JOB OVERVIEW :
- Job Title : Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Cumberland, MD
- Service Setting : Hospital
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : 11 / 26 / 2025 – Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Rounding in the morning (2–4 hours depending on surgical load)
- On-Call Shift Schedule : 24hr call (7a–7a) or 12hr night call (7p–7a)
- Call Type : Beeper (30-minute response)
- Call Ratio : 1 : 1
- Call Response Time : 30 minutes
COVERAGE DATES :
11 / 26 / 2025 – 11 / 30 / 202512 / 26 / 2025 – 01 / 05 / 2026PATIENT INFORMATION :
Patient Demographics : Adults (100%)Patient Volume / Census : Average 1–3 cases / day or ~133 per yearAdmissions : Average 1–3 while on callRounding : Included, typically 2–4 hours daily with PA supportPhone Consults : Yes (PA screens and consults physician as needed)Case Mix : Open heart, carotid, and possible lung casesFACILITY INFORMATION :
Trauma Level : Level IIIEMR System : MeditechSpecialty Backup Available : APP / Mid-level coverage (PAs perform EVH, handle consults and calls)Support Staff Available : Physician AssistantsReason for Coverage : Turnover vacancyPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : YesCredentialing Timeline : ~30 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : CoveredAirfare : Economy, 1 checked bagLodging : Up to $175 / night (preferred hotels available)Mileage : IRS mileage rateRental Car : Mid-size ($75 / day, Apr–Nov; 4WD SUV $100 / day, Dec–Mar)REQUIRED PROCEDURES :
Bypass SurgeryOpen Heart SurgeryCarotid ProceduresLung Cases (possible)JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Licenses : Active Maryland license (IMLC considered)Board : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiac or both Cardiac and Thoracic SurgeryDEA : Active DEA Certification requiredCertifications : None specifiedExperience : Minimum 2 years in specialtyOther Qualifications : CSR license requiredDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide cardiothoracic surgical coverage with emphasis on bypass surgery.Round with PA in the morning and address any clinical needs.Remain available for urgent and emergent procedures with 30-minute response time.Supervise and collaborate with APPs handling consults and calls.Perform open heart, carotid, and select lung cases.Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Meditech EMR.