Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Location : Zanesville, OH

Zanesville offers a charming Midwestern lifestyle with a strong sense of community. The city is known for its historic downtown, beautiful natural surroundings, and is strategically located within driving distance to Columbus, providing both small-town comfort and access to big-city amenities.

Facility :

This healthcare facility is a Level 3 trauma center with a Level 2 pediatrics designation, offering comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services. The facility features a 6-bed department with strong support for cardiothoracic surgical procedures and advanced care capabilities.

Opportunity :

Board Certified - Thoracic Surgery - Cardio Thoracic Surgery

Job Details :

• Coverage needed for September 5 at 1700 - September 8 at 0700 and September 12 at 1700 - September 22 at 0700
• Weekday scheduled hours are 8am-5pm with evening beeper call
• 24-hour call on weekends
• Patient volume varies per shift
• Perform general cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries, both open and endoscopic
• Conduct coronary artery bypass surgeries (on pump and off pump)
• Handle congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
• Perform valvular repair and replacement procedures
• Manage aneurysm repairs (cardiac and aorto-thoracic)
• Conduct lung resection including VATs
• Perform chest wall or pleural procedures
• Handle esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
• Place permanent pacemakers and AICD devices
• Experience with left ventricular assist devices
• Perform TAVR and CABG procedures
• Provide ventilator management
• Conduct bronchoscopy procedures
• Evaluate and manage acute volume / BP issues
• Insert central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and IABPs
• Perform general vascular surgery (open and endovascular)
• Conduct aneurysm repair (aorto-abdominal)
• Handle bypass procedures (aorto-femoral / iliac and fem-pop)
• Perform endarterectomy procedures (carotid and renal)
• Conduct subclavian steal procedures
• Must have ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Active Ohio license required (emergent credentialing timeframe 1-5 days)

Compensation :

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.