JOB OVERVIEW
  

  

    
• Profession: Physician

    
• Specialty: Thoracic Surgery

    
• Job Type: Locum Tenens

    
• Location: Minneapolis, MN

    
• Service Setting: Hospital

    
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

    
• Coverage Period: Aug 03, 2026 – Ongoing

    
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 2 days clinic, 2 days surgery/procedures, 1 flexible day per week (40 hours/week)

    
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Overnight and weekend call

  

   PATIENT INFORMATION
  

  

    
• Patient Demographics: Adult

    
• Patient Volume/Census: TBD

  

   PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  

  

    
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days

  

   REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  

  

    
• Provide advanced surgical care for thoracic oncology patients (lung, chest wall, mediastinal, pleural diseases)

    
• Minimally invasive thoracic surgery

    
• Robotic surgery

    
• VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)

    
• Advanced bronchoscopy

    
• Endoscopic procedures for lungs and esophagus

  

  

   JOB REQUIREMENTS
  

  

    
• Licenses: MN license or Universal License (IMLC)

    
• Board: BC in Thoracic Surgery or Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery

    
• DEA: Yes

    
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS Tier 2

    
• Experience: Minimum 2 years

    
• Other Qualifications: Preferred: Completion of Thoracic Oncology Fellowship, 2+ years of trained thoracic or cardiothoracic surgeon with an emphasis in thoracic malignancy, 2+ years of robotic surgical skills

  

   DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  

  

    
• Provide advanced surgical care for thoracic oncology patients, including those with lung, chest wall, mediastinal, and pleural diseases

    
• Perform a broad range of thoracic procedures: minimally invasive thoracic surgery, robotic surgery, VATS, advanced bronchoscopy, and endoscopic procedures for lungs and esophagus

    
• Work clinical schedule: 2 days in clinic, 2 days in surgery/procedures, and 1 flexible day for administrative or surgical overflow

    
• Participate in overnight and weekend call coverage shared among the surgeons

    
• Collaborate with support staff including PAs, nurse navigator, clinic RNs, and provider coordinator

  

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