Cardiothoracic Surgeon (CT Surgeon)
Location: Norcross, GA
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon (CT Surgeon)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon (CT Surgeon) to provide essential call coverage for emergency department and catheterization lab procedures. This contract opportunity is crucial for ensuring continuous, high-quality patient care and surgical expertise in a dynamic hospital environment. The assignment is centered around supporting a 224-bed, Level 3 trauma hospital, with the potential for additional future assignments. As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, you will play a vital role in delivering specialty surgical intervention for patients requiring both vascular and thoracic procedures. This position is ideal for board-certified surgeons who excel in fast-paced clinical settings and are dedicated to providing superior care to every patient.
The hospital’s location is less than a two-hour drive from the Dallas / Fort Worth area, offering convenient access to major metropolitan amenities while serving a diverse patient population in a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment. The need for comprehensive cardiothoracic and cardiovascular coverage highlights the importance of your specialized skills in the hospital’s emergency and cath lab settings. This contract opportunity is well-suited for surgeons who are comfortable with both scheduled and emergent surgical procedures and who demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, quality, and patient safety.
As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, your primary responsibilities will include performing complex surgical interventions related to the heart, lungs, and vascular system. You will work closely with hospital staff, including other surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, anesthesiologists, and critical care teams, to ensure seamless patient care from admission to discharge. This role involves being on-call for the designated assignment dates, with the potential for additional coverage as needs arise.
The hospital’s reputation for excellence in trauma care and advanced cardiac services makes it an outstanding environment for Cardiothoracic Surgeons seeking to make a meaningful impact. By joining this assignment, you will contribute to life-saving interventions and support the hospital’s mission of delivering exceptional care to the community. If you are a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with expertise in both vascular and thoracic surgery, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the job application button and take the next step in your career.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon (CT Surgeon) - Summary- Contract opportunity for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide call coverage.
- Assignments include emergency department and cath lab call support.
- Located in a 224-bed, Level 3 trauma hospital with a strong focus on cardiac and trauma care.
- Conveniently accessible from Dallas / Fort Worth.
- Potential for future contract dates based on hospital needs.
- Provide on-call surgical coverage for emergency department and cath lab cases.
- Perform both vascular and thoracic surgical procedures as required by patient caseload.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Respond promptly to emergent cases and participate in trauma care as needed.
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Ensure compliance with all clinical and ethical standards in surgical practice.
- Competitive contract compensation (details provided upon application).
- Professional environment with access to advanced medical technology and resources.
- Opportunities for ongoing assignments based on performance and hospital requirements.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Valid and unrestricted medical license.
- Demonstrated proficiency in both vascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
- Experience providing call coverage in an emergency or trauma setting preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care standards.
- Highly skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon (CT Surgeon) with experience in both vascular and thoracic cases.
- Adaptable and able to respond effectively to emergent situations.
- Collaborative team player with a patient-centered approach.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Assignment dates: August 21 at 7am to August 27 at 7am, with potential for future contract dates.
- Hospital is a 224-bed, Level 3 trauma center with established cardiac services.
- Conveniently located less than two hours from Dallas / Fort Worth, offering access to major city amenities.
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button to learn more about this contract opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.