LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery MD in Fort Myers, Florida, 33908!
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Fort Myers, FL
- Service Setting : Inpatient / Hospital
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : 01 / 05 / 2026 Open
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, 6 : 45a 5 : 00p
- On-Call Shift Schedule : Intermittent weeknight call (MonThu); Weekend call one weekend per month
- Call Type : Beeper
- Call Ratio : Distributed equitably across surgeons COVERAGE DATES
- 01 / 05 / 2026 Open
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : AdultsAdmissions : YesRounding : Included; all rounding done with an APPPhone Consults : YesCase Mix : Adult cardiothoracic surgical cases; inpatient surgical managementFACILITY INFORMATION
Specialty Backup Available : Cardiology, Surgery, CVICU CTS APP coverageSupport Staff Available : APPs, Surgical PAsReason for Coverage : Ongoing department coverage needsPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesAdditionalRequirements : Updated CV; Lee Health Signed Attestation
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate : Fixed (Daily; OT after 10 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours)Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESInpatient cardiothoracic surgical casesPre”‘operative and postoperative roundingEmergent weekend surgical cases as neededJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active FL license requiredBoard : BC / BE in Cardiothoracic SurgeryDEA : Active DEA CertificationCertifications : BLS / ACLS as applicableExperience : Cardiothoracic surgery experience requiredOther Qualifications : Ability to collaborate with APPs; telehealth not requiredDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform inpatient cardiothoracic surgical casesConduct pre”‘operative and postoperative rounding with APP supportCosign APP”‘created progress notes and consult notes; add surgeon notes as neededProvide weekend rounding (approximately one weekend per month)Cover emergent weekend OR cases and respond to new consultsParticipate in night call rotation (MonThu) as assignedRespond to ER, CVICU, and PA”‘initiated calls when escalated1681780EXPTEMP
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