Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Locum Tenens

Job overview

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Locum Tenens role is onsite in Brookesmith, TX; compensation is not specified. The inpatient assignment includes two 24-hour call coverage periods, from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., with daily hospital rounding from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The facility provides inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage through established clinical protocols and multidisciplinary support. The surgeon manages cardiothoracic surgery patients, responds to surgical emergencies, supports trauma cases, and provides backup for Cath Lab procedures. The assignment supports continuity of the cardiothoracic surgery service during designated coverage periods, with a hospital-based nurse practitioner available to assist.

What you'll do

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage
• round daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• provide 24-hour call coverage
• manage cardiothoracic surgery patients, respond to surgical emergencies, support trauma cases, and provide backup for Cath Lab procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cardiothoracic surgeon

locum tenens

brookesmith tx

inpatient

24-hour call

hospital rounds

surgical emergencies

trauma cases

cath lab backup

nurse practitioner support

locumtenens.com

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Clinician services are free
• rapid credentialing, dedicated clinician deployment support, and a digital assignment hub.

Why this role

Two specified coverage periods; hospital-based nurse practitioner support; fewer than five admissions per day on average.

About the employer

LocumTenens.com is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.