Locums – Physician – Cardiothoracic Surgery, Minnesota

Job description

Position Overview
Cardiothoracic Surgeon needed for full-time coverage with call responsibilities at a Level II Trauma facility. Assignment includes predominantly routine cardiothoracic cases with structural heart volume. Emergency temporary privileges available for clean files. Complete submission required.

Start Date

March 16, 2026 (ASAP start available)

Ideal January 1 start (committee meeting January 5, 2026)

Coverage Type

Scheduled + On Call Required

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

1:3 call rotation

Call weeks include:

Day shift coverage

Overnight call (5:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

24-hour weekend call

Priority Coverage Dates

March 16–22

March 30–April 5

April 20–26

May 4–10
(Additional dates available beyond these priority weeks.)

Practice Setting

Inpatient

Level II Trauma Center

Case Mix & Annual Volumes

Predominantly routine cases (CABG, valves, etc.)

CABG/Valve procedures: ~250

TAVR: ~200

Mitral clips: ~100

Lead extractions: ~35

Standby coverage required

Procedures Include

Coronary artery bypass grafting

Valve repair and replacement

TAVR / Structural heart

Aortic aneurysm and dissection repair

Atrial fibrillation surgery

LVAD surgery

Carotid endarterectomy

Minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery

Thoracoscopic procedures

Esophageal surgery (minimally invasive)

Oncology lung cases referred to another facility
No electrophysiology cases

Ideal Candidate

Proficient in cardiothoracic and vascular procedures

Flexible and comfortable in a high-volume environment

Requirements

Minnesota license or IMLC required

Board Certified / Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Credentialing

Emergency temporary privileges available for clean files

Complete file required for submission