Surgery - Thoracic Physician

We are seeking Board-Certified (BC) Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide coverage at a 347-bed hospital that is part of the Cardiovascular Institute in Grove City, PA. This role can be fulfilled by one full-time provider or split between multiple locums surgeons. Assignment Details Specialty : Cardiothoracic Surgery Start Date : January 1, 2026 End Date : July 1, 2026 ( High potential for extension ) Coverage Type : Call Clinic / Rounding EMR System : EPIC Reason for Coverage : Provider Retirement Target Commitment : Full-time (1.0 FTE) or minimum 2 weeks per month per provider. Trauma Level : No Trauma Center Schedule & Call Responsibilities Locums Shift Schedule (M-F) : 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM weekly Weekend Schedule : Every other weekend for call rounding Call Rotation (Estimated 1 : 2) : The call schedule rotates between two providers weekly : Provider A (Weekend Call) : Takes call Friday Sunday, then Wednesday / Thursday call the following week. Provider B (Opposite) : Takes call Monday / Tuesday of the first week, and Monday / Tuesday, Friday Sunday of the following week. Scope of Work & Volume Required Procedures : CABGs, Aortic / Mitral valve replacement / repairs, Ascending aortic root work, TAVRs, routine lung / lobectomy, mediastinoscopy. Experience : Required experience in CT Surgery. Robotic experience is preferred but not required. Daily Census : Inpatients : Average . Office Patients : Up to 17 . Rounding : Basic rounding takes approximately 4-5 hours each day (for 10-12 patients) with APP support. Annual Volume : 218 hearts in 2024; 147 through August 2025. Support Staff The CT Surgeon will have the support of : Multiple APPs (who assist as first assist, help with rounding, and cover outpatient visits). RNs RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist). MAs (Medical Assistants). 1 other CT Surgeon . Requirements & Logistics Certification : Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery. ACLS / BLS (American Heart Association, in-person only ). License : Strongly prefer PA licensed candidates . Will consider IMLC candidates with Letter of Qualification in hand . Privileging : Typically takes 6 8 weeks for clean files. Any history of malpractice / background issues will require legal review and may affect eligibility for locums privileges.