JOB OVERVIEW
  

  

  
• Profession: Physician

  
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery

  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens

  
• Location: Paducah, KY

  
• Service Setting: Hospital Based

  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

  
• Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026

  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a-7a)

  
• Call Type: In-House

  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

  

  COVERAGE DATES
  

  

    
• Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026

    
• Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 04, 2027

  

  PATIENT INFORMATION
  

  

  
• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric

  
• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases

  
• Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

  

  FACILITY INFORMATION
  

  

  
• EMR System: EPIC

  
• Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology

  
• Support Staff Available: First Assist, Anesthesia team, ICU staff

  

  PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  

  

    
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

    
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

  

  REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  

  

• Adult Cardiac Surgery (CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement)


• General Thoracic Surgery (Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS, Pericardial Window)


• ICU Management of high-risk cases (Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout)


• Structural Heart Procedure Support (in Hybrid OR / Cath Lab)

  

  JOB REQUIREMENTS
  

  

  
• Board: Board Certified

  
• Licenses: Active KY License (preferred) or eligibility to obtain

  
• Certifications: BLS, Board Certified

  
• Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required

  
• AOther Qualifications: Clean background, EPIC proficiency

  

  Duties & Responsibilities
  

  

  
• Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.

  
• Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.

  
• Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including Impella support.

  
• Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.

  
• Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.

  

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