JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Physician)
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Fort Myers, FL
- Service Setting : Hospital Inpatient & Surgical
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : 09 / 22 27 / 2026
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Mon Fri, 6 : 45a 5 : 00p
- On-Call Shift Schedule : Night call 4 : 30p 7 : 00a; Weekend call Fri 4 : 30p Mon 7 : 00p; M-Th night call rotation shared across surgeons
- Call Type : In-House + Beeper
- Call Ratio : Intermittent, equitable among surgeons
- Call Response Time : Immediate (emergent cases) COVERAGE DATES
- 09 / 22 27 / 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : AdultsAdmissions : YesRounding : Included (with APP support)Phone Consults : YesCase Mix : Inpatient surgical cases, consults, pre & postoperative rounding, emergent OR casesFACILITY INFORMATION
Specialty / Department : Cardiothoracic SurgerySpecialty Backup Available : CVICU, Surgical PA, APPsSupport Staff Available : APPs, PAsReason for Coverage : Ongoing coverage needPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate : Competitive, based on experienceTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESInpatient surgical casesPre & postoperative roundingEmergent OR coverageInpatient consultsJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active Florida medical licenseBoard : Board Eligible / Board Certified in Cardiothoracic SurgeryDEA : Active DEA CertificationCertifications : As applicable (BLS, ACLS)Experience : Prior experience in cardiothoracic surgery requiredOther Qualifications : Must provide case logs (past 12 months only, HIPAA compliant / de-identified); NPDB report within 3 months (clean, no hits)DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform inpatient consults, surgical cases, and pre & postoperative roundingCollaborate with APPs for consult notes and progress documentation (surgeon must add and cosign)Provide weekend coverage for rounding and emergent OR cases (appr