Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Job Quick Facts :

• Specialty : Thoracic / Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Facility Location : Birmingham, AL
• Service Setting : Inpatient / Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage : Supplemental
• Coverage Period : Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2024
• Coverage Type : Clinical Call
• Shifts needed to be filled : - Jan 8 (7a) - Jan 15 (7a) - Jan 31 (7a) - Feb 9 (7a) - Feb 29 (7a) - Mar 8 (7a) - Mar 25 (7a) - Apr 1 (7a)
• Shift / Call Schedule : 7a-7a
• Call Type : Beeper
• Call Response Time : 30 mins
• Callback % : 15
• Admissions included : Yes
• Rounding included : Yes
• Support Staff : 3 APPs, 1 RN, 1 MA, & 3 Office Staff
• Procedures : - General CV / Thoracic surgery, Coronary artery bypass surgery - Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.), Valvular repair - Aneurysm repair, Lung resection (including VATs) - Chest wall or pleural procedures - Esophagus & diaphragm surgeries - Permanent pacemaker placement - AICD, Left ventricular assist devices, TAVR, CABG, Vent Mangmt. - Bronchoscopy, eval. & mgmnt. of acute vol / BP issues - Insertion of Central & Arterial line, PA Catheter & IABP
• Trauma Level : III
• EMR : Epic & Cerner
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available : Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered Requirements :
• AL License -or- IMLC
• BC
• Must hold TAVR Privileges