We are seeking a Board-CertifiedCardiothoracic Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage in Portsmouth, VA. Thisrole offers a balanced combination of clinic, operating room, and inpatientresponsibilities along with weekday and weekend call coverage. The practicefocuses exclusively on adult patients, delivering a full spectrum of AdultCardiac and General Thoracic Surgery services.
This is an excellentopportunity to work within a well-supported hospital-based program thatutilizes Epic for documentation.
Practice Scope &Responsibilities - Provide Adult Cardiac Surgery and General Thoracic Surgery services
- Mix of clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and hospital consults
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including cardiology, pulmonology, and critical care services
- On-call coverage for emergent and urgent cardiothoracic surgical cases after office hours and weekends
- Perform diagnostic evaluations, surgical interventions, and postoperative care management for adult patients (18+)
Schedule - Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Clinic/OR)
- 24-hour call coverage (Weekday evenings and weekends)
- Weekend call required
Required Duties / Procedures Aortic Surgery Procedures(Required): - Descending Aortic Aneurysms
Coronary Artery BypassSurgery Procedures (Required): - CABG
- Redo Coronary Revascularization (With or Without Heart Valve Surgery)
- Arterial Revascularization (Using Internal Mammary Arteries, Radial Artery, Gastroepiploic Artery)
- Pericardial Window
- Tube Thoracostomy
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Thoracic EndoscopyProcedures (Required): - Flexible and Rigid Bronchoscopy
- Thoracotomy Lung Resections and Pneumonectomy
- Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction
- Mediastinal Surgery
Vascular Surgery Procedures(Required): - Heart Valve Repair/Replacement Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement Without Surgery (CoreValve System)
- Mitral Valve Repair
Requirements - Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Active Virginia Medical License
- Active DEA license
- BLS and ACLS (AHA certified)
Located along the scenic Elizabeth River, Portsmouth offers a charmingwaterfront community with easy access to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and thegreater Hampton Roads region. Enjoy a rich history, vibrant arts scene, diversedining options, and endless outdoor activities in a mild coastal climate.