Surgery - Thoracic Physician at Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC summary:
A Thoracic Surgeon specializing in cardiothoracic surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass, valve repairs, lung resections, and management of congenital heart defects. Provides inpatient care, performs complex surgeries, and manages critical care interventions such as insertion of central lines and mechanical support devices. Works on a 24-hour call basis in a trauma level II facility with a multidisciplinary support team.
Job Quick Facts: • Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Duluth, MN
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Call Schedule: 24-hr Call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Call Ratio: 1:2
• Call-back %: Variable
• Phone Consults: 4-5
• Patient Volume: 4-5 or varies
• Admissions: 4-5
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: 3 NP/PAs, 1 MA, 1 Office Staff
• Required 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 and diaphragm surgeries.
- AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator), Left ventricular assist devices, TAVR, CABG, Vent Mgmt, Bronchoscopy.
- Eval. And mgmt of acute vol/BP issues
- Insertion of Central line, Arterial line & PA catheter & IABP.
• Trauma Level: II
• Beds in the Dept: 167
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info: There is a separate Vascular service that covers Vascular patient needs.
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Mileage reimbursement and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements: • Active MN License or IMLC
• BC/BE
• ACLS, ATLS
• Fellowship
Keywords:
cardiothoracic surgery, thoracic surgeon, coronary artery bypass, lung resection, valvular repair, acute patient management, mechanical ventilation, critical care, inpatient surgery, medical licensing