Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon — Springfield, OH (24‑Hour Call, Immediate May 28 Start)

A full-service, 250-bed acute care hospital in Springfield, OH seeks a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage beginning May 28. This adult, hospital-based role offers a broad case mix across cardiothoracic, thoracic, and vascular surgery within a high-acuity setting, including a 60-bed ICU and Epic EMR.

Assignment details

• Start: May 28, 7:00 AM
• Initial commitment: continuous coverage for at least two months
• Ongoing: intermittent/sporadic coverage thereafter
• Shift: 24-hour call (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• Weekend coverage and on-call duties required

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical coverage for adult inpatients
• Perform preoperative, perioperative and postoperative management, including inpatient rounding
• Evaluate and manage acute cardiovascular, thoracic and vascular surgical conditions
• Collaborate closely with surgical colleagues, ICU teams and hospital staff
• Manage ventilator support and acute blood pressure/volume issues
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in Epic

Required procedures and experience
Candidates must be comfortable performing a wide range of adult cardiothoracic and thoracic procedures, including but not limited to:

• CABG, valvular repair/replacement and congenital defect repairs
• Aneurysm repair
• Lung resections, including VATS
• Chest wall and pleural procedures; esophageal and diaphragm surgery
• Carotid and renal endarterectomy
• Bronchoscopy, ventilator management, and acute volume/blood pressure management

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Active Ohio medical license required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications

This position demands experience managing complex surgical cases and delivering comprehensive perioperative and inpatient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.