Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon — Duluth, MN (Call-Only, 1:2, Oct 2026+)

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Overview

• Profession: Physician — Cardiothoracic Surgery (Locum Tenens)
• Location: Duluth, MN (Inpatient)
• Coverage: Call only; Oct 1, 2026 – Ongoing
• Schedule: 24-hour beeper call, 7–14 days/month, 1:2 call ratio, 20-minute response time
• Reason: Supplemental coverage
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

Patient Volume & Clinical Activity

• Average daily census: 4–5 patients
• Admissions per day: 4–5
• Rounding: Yes
• Phone consults: 4–5/day

Facility

• Beds: 267
• Trauma level: II
• EMR: Epic
• Support staff: 1 MA, 3 PAs/NPs, 1 office staff

Privileges & Compliance

• Temporary privileges available

Required Procedures/Competencies

• General cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (open and endoscopic)
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Valvular repair and replacement; TAVR
• Aneurysm repair
• Congenital defect repair (ASD, VSD, PFO)
• Lung resections including VATS
• Chest wall/pleural procedures; esophageal and diaphragmatic surgery
• AICD placement; LVAD management
• Bronchoscopy; ventilator management
• Hemodynamic/volume assessment and management
• Insertion of central line, arterial line, PA catheter, IABP

Qualifications

• Fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery required
• Board certified or board eligible (BC/BE)
• Minnesota medical license or participation in IMLC
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS

Primary Duties

• Provide comprehensive inpatient cardiothoracic surgical care (pre-, intra-, post-op)
• Perform required operative procedures and manage acute surgical issues
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities per schedule and 20-minute response requirement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing, anesthesia, PAs/NPs, support staff)
• Document all patient encounters in Epic and follow hospital protocols