Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage in Illinois with predictable weekend call volume and strong CVU support on site. This is inpatient adult coverage with a defined pager response expectation and a manageable census.

Highlights

• Weekend coverage need is 1 to 2 weekends per month, typically 3 to 6 shifts total
• Inpatient pager call with average 3 calls per weekend and average daily census of 7 patients
• CVU team on site, noted to minimize after hours calls
• Will wait for license with active IMLC LOQ only, Interstate Medical License listed

Practice Setting

• Inpatient adult cardiothoracic surgery coverage
• Evaluate referrals from Cardiology
• Responsibilities include emergent cases, rounding on existing patients, and post surgical management
• CVU team on site for clinical support

Schedule

• Coverage is 1-2 weekends per month
• Weekend shift runs Friday 10am to Monday 5am
• Pager call with 30 minute response time

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Board Certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
• Illinois license required, will wait for license with active IMLC LOQ only, Open to IMLC Physicians
• Required certifications include BLS, CSR, DEA

If you can cover 1 to 2 weekends per month with pager call, reach out and we can compare your availability with the remaining weekend needs.