Cardiothoracic Physician Cardiac Surgery Lebanon, PA
Provide cardiac surgery coverage at a leading facility in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, with a consistent Friday-to-Monday call schedule and coverage needed for three weekends per month. This assignment offers a listed hourly pay rate of $3,695.25, APP support, and an anticipated 01/15/2027 start date.
Quick Facts
- Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Start Date: 01/15/2027
- End Date/Duration: 04/16/2027; approximately 13 weeks
- Shift: 24-hour call, Friday at 12:00 PM through Monday at 7:00 AM; 3 weekends per month
- Hours/Week: Not specified
- Employment Type: Assignment-based coverage
- License/Certs: Pennsylvania medical license, DEA registration, board certification or eligibility in Cardiac Surgery
- Experience: Minimum 1 year required
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $3,695.25
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for eligible W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team support
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You ll Do
- Provide cardiac surgery coverage during assigned 24-hour call weekends.
- Evaluate and manage urgent cardiac surgery cases.
- Provide surgical support for patients progressing from the cardiac catheterization lab to surgery.
- Perform rounding and respond to an average of 2 4 hours of daily callbacks.
- Coordinate care for adult patients from the ICU through discharge planning.
- Serve as the surgical backup following patient consultation.
- Collaborate with APP support staff and document care in the EPIC electronic medical record.
What You Need
Required - Board certification or eligibility in Cardiac Surgery.
- Active Pennsylvania medical license.
- Current DEA registration.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
- Availability for the Friday 12:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM call schedule.
Preferred - Experience providing urgent cardiac surgery coverage.
- Familiarity with the EPIC electronic medical record.
About the Assignment
This opportunity is based in a 163-bed hospital serving adult patients ages 18 and older. The cardiac surgery service manages urgent cases, including patients requiring care from the cardiac catheterization lab through surgery, with postoperative care that may progress from the ICU to home when clinically appropriate. APP support is available, and the facility does not perform TAVR procedures.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply .
