JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Duluth, MN 
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Call Schedule: 24-hr call
  
• 7-14 days/month
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 1:2
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 4-5
  
• Admissions: 4-5
  
• Rounding: Yes
  
• Phone Consults: 4-5
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds: 267
  
• Trauma Level: II
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 3, Office Staff: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • General CV/thoracic surgery
    
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
    
  • Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
    
  • Valvular repair & replacement
    
  • Aneurysm repair
    
  • Lung resection (including VATs)
    
  • Chest wall or pleural procedures
    
  • Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
    
  • AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
    
  • Left ventricular assist devices
    
  • TAVR, CABG
    
  • Vent Management
    
  • Bronchoscopy
    
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
    
  • Insertion of C-line, A-line, PA Catheter, IABP
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MN or IMLC
  
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical coverage including open and endoscopic surgeries.
  
• Manage pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for cardiothoracic patients.
  
• Perform on-call duties as part of a 1:2 call rotation with 20-minute response time.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, anesthesia, and support staff.
  
• Document patient encounters in Epic EMR and adhere to hospital protocols.