Talent.com
Surgery - Thoracic Physician
Surgery - Thoracic PhysicianProLocums • Grove City, PA, US
No longer accepting applications
Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Surgery - Thoracic Physician

ProLocums • Grove City, PA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are seeking Board-Certified (BC) Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide coverage at a 347-bed hospital that is part of the Cardiovascular Institute in Grove City, PA. This role can be fulfilled by one full-time provider or split between multiple locums surgeons.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty : Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Start Date : January 1, 2026
  • End Date : July 1, 2026 ( High potential for extension
  • Coverage Type : Call + Clinic / Rounding
  • EMR System : EPIC
  • Reason for Coverage : Provider Retirement
  • Target Commitment : Full-time (1.0 FTE) or minimum 2 weeks per month per provider.
  • Trauma Level : No Trauma Center

Schedule & Call Responsibilities

  • Locums Shift Schedule (M-F) : 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM weekly
  • Weekend Schedule : Every other weekend for call + rounding
  • Call Rotation (Estimated 1 : 2) : The call schedule rotates between two providers weekly :
  • Provider A (Weekend Call) : Takes call Friday Sunday, then Wednesday / Thursday call the following week.
  • Provider B (Opposite) : Takes call Monday / Tuesday of the first week, and Monday / Tuesday, Friday Sunday of the following week.

    • Scope of Work & Volume

  • Required Procedures : CABGs, Aortic / Mitral valve replacement / repairs, Ascending aortic root work, TAVRs, routine lung / lobectomy, mediastinoscopy.
  • Experience : Required experience in CT Surgery. Robotic experience is preferred but not required.
  • Daily Census :
  • Inpatients : Average
  • Office Patients : Up to 17
  • Rounding : Basic rounding takes approximately 4-5 hours each day (for 10-12 patients) with APP support.
  • Annual Volume : 218 hearts in 2024; 147 through August 2025.

    • Support Staff

    The CT Surgeon will have the support of :

  • Multiple APPs (who assist as first assist, help with rounding, and cover outpatient visits).
  • RNs + RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist).
  • MAs (Medical Assistants).
  • 1 other CT Surgeon

    • Requirements & Logistics

  • Certification : Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery. ACLS / BLS (American Heart Association, in-person only
  • License : Strongly prefer PA licensed candidates . Will consider IMLC candidates with Letter of Qualification in hand

    • Privileging : Typically takes 6 8 weeks for clean files. Any history of malpractice / background issues will require legal review and may affect eligibility for locums privileges.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Surgery Thoracic Physician • Grove City, PA, US