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Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician. Job in Paducah Gr8Jobs

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 06/25/2026

Location: Paducah, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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What they do

A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

$71,193 / year median in Kentucky

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Cardiac Surgeon Location:

Paducah, KY Job Type:

Locum Tenens Overview:

A hospital-based opportunity is available for a Cardiac Surgeon with a strong focus on adult cardiac procedures. This role includes surgical coverage, ICU management, and collaboration with a dedicated cardiothoracic care team in a supportive clinical environment.

Compensation:

Orientation $400/hr. 24h call 4000 with 2 hour gratis. Call back $400/hr after gratis

Schedule:

24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)

Practice Details:

Setting:

Hospital-based EMR:

Epic Dedicated cardiac OR and hybrid OR Collaborative ICU and anesthesia team

Patient Population:

Adult and geriatric

Patient Volume:

1 2 cardiothoracic surgical cases per day

Responsibilities:

Perform adult cardiac surgery Manage post-operative and high-risk patients in the ICU Provide support for structural heart procedures in hybrid OR/cath lab Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Procedures Include:

CABG (including arterial revascularization and redo cases) Heart valve repair and replacement General thoracic procedures (thoracostomy, bronchoscopy, VATS, lung biopsy, pericardial window) Impella insertion, removal, and management Structural heart procedure support

Requirements:

Board Certified Cardiac Surgeon Required BLS Required Active Kentucky License or willingness to obtain Preferred Experience with Impella support Required Experience with structural heart procedures Required Clean background Required NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days)

Required Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: 90 days