Cardiothoracic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW
 • Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
 • Job Type: Locum Tenens
 • Location: Cumberland, MD
 • Service Setting: Hospital
 • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
 • Coverage Period: 11/26/2025 – Ongoing
 • Clinical Shift Schedule: Rounding in the morning (2–4 hours depending on surgical load)
 • On-Call Shift Schedule: 24hr call (7a–7a) or 12hr night call (7p–7a)
 • Call Type: Beeper (30-minute response)
 • Call Ratio: 1:1
 • Call Response Time: 30 minutes

COVERAGE DATES
 • 11/26/2025 – 11/30/2025
 • 12/26/2025 – 01/05/2026

PATIENT INFORMATION
 • Patient Demographics: Adults (100%)
 • Patient Volume/Census: Average 1–3 cases/day or ~133 per year
 • Admissions: Average 1–3 while on call
 • Rounding: Included, typically 2–4 hours daily with PA support
 • Phone Consults: Yes (PA screens and consults physician as needed)
 • Case Mix: Open heart, carotid, and possible lung cases

FACILITY INFORMATION
 • Trauma Level: Level III
 • EMR System: Meditech
 • Specialty Backup Available: APP/Mid-level coverage (PAs perform EVH, handle consults and calls)
 • Support Staff Available: Physician Assistants
 • Reason for Coverage: Turnover vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
 • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
 • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
 • Credentialing Timeline: ~30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
 • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
   - Airfare: Economy, 1 checked bag
   - Lodging: Up to $175/night (preferred hotels available)
   - Mileage: IRS mileage rate
   - Rental Car: Mid-size ($75/day, Apr–Nov; 4WD SUV $100/day, Dec–Mar)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
 • Bypass Surgery
 • Open Heart Surgery
 • Carotid Procedures
 • Lung Cases (possible)

JOB REQUIREMENTS
 • Licenses: Active Maryland license (IMLC considered)
 • Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiac or both Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
 • DEA: Active DEA Certification required
 • Certifications: None specified
 • Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
 • Other Qualifications: CSR license required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 • Provide cardiothoracic surgical coverage with emphasis on bypass surgery
 • Round with PA in the morning and address any clinical needs
 • Remain available for urgent and emergent procedures with 30-minute response time
 • Supervise and collaborate with APPs handling consults and calls
 • Perform open heart, carotid, and select lung cases
 • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Meditech EMR