Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Rock Hill, SC (SC or IMLC)Why This Role
- Ongoing Cardiothoracic Surgery call coverage
- 1:2 call rotation with PA first-call support
- Comprehensive cardiac and thoracic surgical scope
- Four PAs available for clinical support
- Locums-to-perm potential
Assignment Details- Start/end: ASAP - ongoing
- Schedule: Call-only coverage; specific dates TBD
- Coverage type: Inpatient Call Only
- Call type: Beeper
- Call ratio: 1:2
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- Callback: Approximately 2%
- Patient volume: Approximately 3-6 patients during call
- Admissions: Approximately 1
- Phone consultations: 1-2; PAs take first call
- Setting: Inpatient, Level II Trauma Center
- Department: 6 beds listed
- Rounding: Assigned and unassigned patients
- Support: 4 PAs; physician supervision required
- EMR: Cerner
- Credentialing: Approximately 90 days; temporary privileges available
Clinical Details- General open and endoscopic cardiothoracic surgery
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), on-pump and off-pump
- Congenital cardiac defect repair, including ASD, VSD, and PFO
- Cardiac valve repair and replacement
- Cardiac and thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
- Chest wall and pleural procedures
- Ventilator management
- Acute volume and blood pressure management
- Central and arterial line placement
- Pulmonary artery catheter placement
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion
- Lung resection/VATS experience preferred
- TAVR experience preferred
- Esophageal and diaphragm surgery experience preferred
- Carotid endarterectomy experience preferred
- General vascular surgery not required
Requirements- Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Active South Carolina medical license or IMLC eligibility
- ACLS required
- BLS required
- Experience with CABG, valve surgery, and complex cardiothoracic procedures
- Proficiency in required invasive monitoring and hemodynamic management
- Ability to supervise PAs
- Availability for 1:2 beeper call coverage
- Ability to respond within 30 minutes
Compensation- Rate negotiable, open to your number
- Malpractice provided
- Travel and lodging reimbursed
