Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Louisiana

Job description

About the facility

The hospital seeks locum assistance for pediatric cardiothoracic surgery coverage. The facility maintains a dedicated CVOR team including scrub technicians, registered nurses, and first assistants. A dedicated OR room is available to support surgical procedures and emergent cases.

About the facility location

This area offers diverse entertainment and recreational opportunities, featuring movie studios, beaches, and hiking trails leading to an observatory. Visitors can access beaches for leisure activities, explore cultural institutions including art museums and galleries, and enjoy outdoor activities with scenic viewpoints. The region provides both free and paid attractions, ranging from entertainment venues to natural spaces suitable for photography and outdoor recreation.

About the clinician's workday

The locum will provide call relief for the group one weekend per month with 24/7 call coverage while on assignment. Responsibilities include availability for emergent surgical needs including ECMO cannulation in the CICU or NICU for VA ECMO. The position involves cardiac procedures and bedside ECMO cannulations with support from a dedicated CVOR team.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20 per month
• Support staff: Dedicated CVOR team (scrub, RN, FA)
• Patient population: Children
• Call ratio/schedule: 24/7 call while on assignment
• Location type: On-Site

Your dedicated recruiter

Sydney Sloan

Call / Text: (678) 327-0539
Email: sydney.sloan@locumtenens.com

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