Locums Cardiac Surgery Paducah, KY (any state license accepted; KY obtained during credentialing)Why This RoleAny state license acceptedDefined holiday coverage blocksDedicated cardiac anesthesia and surgical supportHybrid OR and structural heart exposureThoracic surgery preferred, not requiredAssignment DetailsPriority block: December 24-28, 2026Additional block: December 28, 2026-January 4, 2027Specific-date assignment; no ongoing coverage statedProvider must cover at least one complete blockSchedule: 24-hour coverage, 7 a.m.-7 a.m.Approximately 4-7 shifts per monthCoverage type: Hospital-based clinical coverage + callVolume: Approximately 1-2 cardiothoracic surgical cases per daySetting: Adult and geriatric inpatient careSupport: Dedicated cardiac anesthesia team, first assist experienced in endoscopic vein harvesting, and collaborative ICU teamOne cardiac OR and one hybrid OREpicApproximately 90 days for credentialingClinical DetailsHeavy adult cardiac surgery focus requiredCABG, including arterial revascularization and redo casesHeart valve repair and replacementHigh-risk postoperative ICU managementImpella insertion, removal, and bailout support requiredStructural heart procedural support in the hybrid OR and cath lab requiredGeneral thoracic surgery preferred, including chest tubes, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, VATS, lung biopsy, and pericardial windowsRequirementsBoard certification requiredAny state license accepted; KY license obtained during credentialingBLS requiredActive DEAImpella support experience requiredStructural heart support experience requiredIf you're interested, please send - Updated CV - Current availability - Active state license(s) - IMLC Status - Preferred rate (We submit whatever rate would make the assignment work for you. It's our job to get that confirmed & accepted) - Malpractice or licensure history
