Surgery

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Facility Location: Birmingham, AL

• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental

• Coverage Period: Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2024

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Shifts needed to be filled:
- Jan 8 (7a) - Jan 15 (7a)
- Jan 31 (7a) - Feb 9 (7a)
- Feb 29 (7a) - Mar 8 (7a)
- Mar 25 (7a) - Apr 1 (7a)

• Shift/Call Schedule: 7a-7a

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Response Time: 30 mins

• Callback %: 15

• Admissions included: Yes

• Rounding included: Yes

• Support Staff: 3 APPs, 1 RN, 1 MA, & 3 Office Staff

• Procedures:
- General CV/Thoracic surgery, Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.), Valvular repair
- Aneurysm repair, Lung resection (including VATs)
- Chest wall or pleural procedures
- Esophagus & diaphragm surgeries
- Permanent pacemaker placement
- AICD, Left ventricular assist devices, TAVR, CABG, Vent Mangmt.
- Bronchoscopy, eval. & mgmnt. of acute vol/BP issues
- Insertion of Central & Arterial line, PA Catheter & IABP

• Trauma Level: III

• EMR: Epic & Cerner

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:

• AL License -or- IMLC

• BC

• Must hold TAVR Privileges