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Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Paducah, KY
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery MD in Paducah, Kentucky, 42003!
Our client in Kentucky is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 90-day locum tenens assignment beginning Jul 13, 2026. This role involves providing essential adult cardiac surgery services, including complex revascularization, valve repair/replacement, and a range of thoracic procedures. The schedule typically involves 7a-7a shifts, offering an impactful opportunity to support a dedicated patient population.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Adult Cardiac Surgery
- General Thoracic Surgery
- Congenital Cardiac Surgery
- CABG
- Off-Pump CABG
- Arterial Revascularization (Using Internal Mammary Arteries, Radial Artery and Gastroepiploic Artery)
- Redo Coronary Revascularization (With or Without Heart Valve Surgery)
- Tube Thoracostomy
- Pericardial Window
- Tracheostomy
- Thoracic aortic aneurysms
- Flexible and Rigid Bronchoscopy
- Thoracotomy Lung Biopsy
- Thoracotomy Lung Resections and Pneumonectomy
- Thoracotomy Decortication
- Mediastinal Surgery
- Mediastinotomy and Biopsy
- Surgical Open Aneurysm Repair
- Heart Valve Repair/Replacement Surgery
- Mitral Valve Repair
Additional Information
- Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required.
- EMR system utilized: Epic.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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