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 : Hospital Ambulatory and Inpatient
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : 11 / 03 / 2025 03 / 27 / 2026 (possibility for ongoing coverage)
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, inpatient coverage 6 : 45a 5p (lunch included); ambulatory coverage based on inpatient cases
- On-Call Shift Schedule : Variable, onsite coverage required
- Call Type : Inpatient, variable frequency
- Call Ratio : TBD
- Call Response Time : TBD COVERAGE DATES
- 11 / 03 / 2025 03 / 27 / 2026
- Potential for ongoing coverage beyond end date
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : AdultsPatient Volume / Census : 1520 patients in clinic per weekSurgical Cases : 610 per weekAdmissions : Yes, surgical admissions includedRounding : Yes, daily inpatient roundingPhone Consults : NoCase Mix : Thoracic onlyProcedures : Robotics required; no esophageal workFACILITY INFORMATION
Specialty Backup Available : Yes, support staff availableSupport Staff Available : YesReason for Coverage : Supplemental coveragePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : TBDCredentialing Timeline : TBD (requires clean file)ComplianceRequirements : Immunizations required
OnboardingRequirements : Orientation and EMR training
Documentation Required : Current CV (month / year format), NPDB (within 3 months, clean), active Florida license, board eligibility / certification letter, primary source case logs (past 12 months only, HIPAA compliant)COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate : Fixed (Daily OT after 8 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours)Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (details TBD) REQUIRED PROCEDURESRobotic surgery (required)Thoracic procedures only (no esophageal work)JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active Florida medical license requiredBoard : Board Certified / Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery (Thoracic only)DEA : RequiredCertifications : Not specifiedExperience : Recent thoracic case experience with 50+ primary source case logs (last 12 months only)Other Qualifications : Proficiency in robotics; ability to provide both inpatient and ambulatory coverageDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide thoracic surgical coverage in both inpatient and ambulatory settingsManage 1520 clinic patients weekly and perform 610 surgical cases weeklyPerform robotic thoracic procedures (required)Round daily on inpatientsTake variable onsite call as scheduledCollaborate with support staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and continuity of care1669593EXPTEMP
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