What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Cardiothoracic Surgeon Assignment in Cumberland, Maryland position at ICON Medical?
Assignment Details
- Location: Cumberland, Maryland
- Start Date and Start Time: Multiple dates beginning in May 2026 through January 2027
- Shifts per month: 7
- Schedule: 24hr call 7 am - 7 am or 12hr call 7 pm - 7 am night call
- Average admissions on call: 1 - 3
- Trauma Level Designation: Level III
- On-site not needed after rounding - 30 min response time
- APP/Mid-level coverage is available
- APP/Mid-level shifts times 7 am - 7 am
- Average admission while on call: 1-3
- AVG Cases per Day: 1-3 or 133 a year
What You’ll Do
- Rounding with PA in a.m. and performing any necessary procedures that may come up throughout the day
- Physician assistant takes the calls, and the surgeon is only contacted if there are urgent or emergent issues
- Rounding 2-4 hours, depending on how many surgical patients were completed that week. Typically, round together with the PA that is on with them
- Typical Cases: Open Heart, Carotid, and possibly lung cases.
- PAs can do Endovascular Saphenous Vein Harvesting (EVH)
- Consults are taken by the PA and then discussed via phone with the physician to determine next steps.
Requirements
- Boards: Must be certified in cardiac or both cardiac and thoracic
- Certs: ACLS, BLS
- License: MD or IMLC Active
- Minimum Experience: 2 years
- Creds: 30 Days
Why You’ll Love This Location
Enjoy a charming small-town lifestyle surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the Potomac River. The area offers rich history, outdoor recreation like hiking and biking along the C&O Canal, and a close-knit, welcoming community. With its peaceful atmosphere and picturesque surroundings, Cumberland is a great place to relax and feel at home.
Become an ICON:
- Never worry about your travel accommodations again! In addition to our in-house travel team, ICON is proud to partner with Christopherson Travel for additional after-hours support.
- All ICON providers will have access to comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverages through the Independent Contractors Benefits Association (ICBA).
- Weekly pay
Internal Tracking Number: 135147
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Location/Region: Oldtown, MD (21555)