Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Kentucky / Locum Tenens / Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job

Adelphi Staffing, LLC Kentucky, Paducah Permanent

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Paducah, KY
  • Service Setting: Hospital Based
  • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  • Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 Dec 28, 2026
  • Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a-7a)
  • Call Type: In-House
  • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
COVERAGE DATES
  • Dec 24, 2026 Dec 28, 2026
  • Dec 28, 2026 Jan 04, 2027
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
  • Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases
  • Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: EPIC
  • Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology
  • Support Staff Available: First Assist, Anesthesia team, ICU staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Adult Cardiac Surgery (CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement)
  • General Thoracic Surgery (Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS, Pericardial Window)
  • ICU Management of high-risk cases (Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout)
  • Structural Heart Procedure Support (in Hybrid OR / Cath Lab)

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: Board Certified
  • Licenses: Active KY License (preferred) or eligibility to obtain
  • Certifications: BLS, Board Certified
  • Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required
  • AOther Qualifications: Clean background, EPIC proficiency
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
  • Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.
  • Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including Impella support.
  • Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
  • Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.

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