Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Locum Tenens)

Job overview

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Locum Tenens) role is onsite in Paducah, KY; compensation is not specified. The assignment supports a cardiac surgery program with dedicated cardiac anesthesia, first-assist support, and access to a hybrid operating room. The surgeon provides adult cardiac surgery coverage, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve procedures, structural heart coverage, and ICU management of high-risk cardiac patients. The listing specifies 24-hour call coverage from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. and four to seven shifts available per month.

What you'll do

• Provide adult cardiac surgery coverage, including CABG, valve repair and replacement, structural heart procedure coverage, and ICU management of high-risk cardiac patients. Impella support experience is required
• thoracic surgery experience is a plus but not required. Provide 24-hour call coverage from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m.
• four to seven shifts are available per month.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cardiothoracic surgeon

locum tenens

paducah ky

adult cardiac surgery

cabg

valve procedures

structural heart

icu management

impella experience

24-hour call

7 a.m.–7 a.m.

hybrid operating room

travel and lodging

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Malpractice coverage
• travel and housing assistance
• credentialing and licensing help
• dedicated specialty-specific consultants.

Why this role

The program offers dedicated cardiac anesthesia, first-assist support, and access to a hybrid operating room; travel and lodging assistance are available.

About the employer

All Star Healthcare Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.