Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Maryland Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1 Week Per Month or Long Weekend Assignments

Locums opportunity in Maryland for Cardiothoracic Surgeons interested in short-term, high-impact coverage. Choose between 1 full week or long weekend blocks each month, with travel and lodging provided.

Highlights

• Long-term assignment potential
• Only 1 week/month or long weekend blocks
• Travel and lodging provided
• Fast 30-day credentialing
• Licensing support available for IMLC candidates

Practice Setting

• Inpatient setting at a Maryland-based facility
• PA team fields initial consults before involving the physician
• Adult patient population only
• Established cardiac surgery team

Schedule

• Choose from 24-hour call shifts (7a-7a) or 12-hour call shifts (7a-7p)
• Assignments available monthly - you choose the weeks that work best for you
• No long-term commitment required
• Block scheduling supports strong work-life balance

Procedures and Cases

• Required: Bypass surgery
• Common cases: Open heart, carotid, and occasional lung cases
• Average of 1-3 cases per day
• Average admissions while on call: 1-3 per 24 hours

Requirements

• BC/BE within 5 years in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery or Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
• ACLS and ATLS required
• MD license or active IMLC LOQ
• Minimum of 24 months of relevant experience

Credentialing Requirements

• Streamlined 30-day credentialing process
• Start as early as July with proper documentation

Travel Accommodations

• Travel and lodging fully covered
• Licensing reimbursement available for IMLC candidates

Let me know if you'd like to discuss schedule options or see if this aligns with your availability.