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

A full-service acute care hospital in Springfield, OH seeks a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage beginning May 28. This is a high-acuity, adult-only, 100% hospital-based position with broad cardiothoracic, thoracic, and vascular case mix.

Assignment details

• Start: May 28, 7:00 AM
• Initial commitment: continuous coverage for at least 2 months
• Ongoing: sporadic coverage after the initial period
• Shift type/hours: 24-hour call coverage (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend coverage: required
• On-call requirements: yes

Facility

• Full-service acute care hospital
• Total beds: 250
• ICU beds: 60
• Documentation: Epic
• Patient population: adults only

Core responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical coverage (inpatient and perioperative)
• Perform inpatient rounding and manage perioperative care
• Evaluate and manage acute cardiovascular and thoracic surgical conditions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical, ICU, and hospital teams
• Manage ventilator support and acute hemodynamic (volume/blood pressure) issues
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR

Required procedures & experience
Candidates must be experienced and comfortable performing:

• General cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Valvular repair and replacement
• Congenital defect repairs
• Aneurysm repair
• Lung resections, including VATS
• Chest wall and pleural procedures
• Esophageal and diaphragm surgeries
• Carotid and renal endarterectomy
• Bronchoscopy
• Ventilation management and acute volume/blood pressure management

Qualifications

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