Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Hilton Head, SC (Active SC License Required) Why This Role

• Three defined fall and holiday call blocks
• Low average volume of approximately three patients per shift
• Broad Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery scope
• Epic EMR
Assignment Details
• Required Coverage Blocks:
- September 25 at 7:00 AM ÄìSeptember 28 at 7:00 AM - November 13 at 7:00 AM ÄìNovember 16 at 7:00 AM - December 19 at 7:00 AM ÄìDecember 28 at 7:00 AM
• Availability Requirement: Exact availability must be included at presentation; listed dates are firm
• Coverage Type: Beeper call
• Setting: Inpatient
• Patient Volume: Approximately three patients per shift
• Response Time: 30 minutes
• Rounding: Assigned patients
• Department Size: 12 beds
• EMR: Epic
• Temporary Privileges: Available
Requirements
• Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Active South Carolina medical license
• Availability for the required coverage blocks
• Current Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes
• Cardiovascular, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery experience preferred
Clinical Details
• Provide Cardiothoracic Surgery beeper-call coverage
• Round on assigned inpatients
• Evaluate urgent Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery needs
• Perform emergency operative procedures when required
• Preferred scope includes CABG, valve repair and replacement, aneurysm repair, TAVR, and thoracic surgery
• Additional preferred skills include vascular surgery, bronchoscopy, pacemaker placement, and invasive line placement
• No APP supervision, resident supervision, or teaching responsibilities