JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Langhorne, PA
• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Oct 5,2026 - Ongoing
• Call Ratio: 1:3 (as needed)
COVERAGE DATES • Start Date: October 5, 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
• Patient Volume/Census: Average number of cases varies; very few on weekends
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Coronary Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
FACILITY INFORMATION • Trauma Level: Level II
• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: APP rounding support, Surgical PA
• Reason for Coverage: Emergency staffing need
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Emergency/Temp Privileges Available)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: Submit best rate
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Flight and hotel covered; malpractice insurance covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Pericardial Window
• Tube Thoracostomy
• Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Procedures
• Aortic Surgery (varies based on patient needs)
• General Thoracic Surgery Procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Pennsylvania License
• Board: Board Certified in Cardio-thoracic Surgery
• DEA: Active DEA Required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience: Fellowship Training Required
• Other Qualifications: Local candidates preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide Cardio-thoracic surgery coverage in a hospital-based setting
• Perform adult cardiac and general thoracic surgical procedures
• Manage cardio-thoracic surgery consultations and patient care
• Round on assigned patients with APP and Surgical PA support
• Participate in call coverage on an as-needed 1:3 rotation
• Evaluate and treat patients requiring CABG, aortic surgery, pericardial window procedures, tube thoracostomy, and thoracic aneurysm management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
