Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Louisiana

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Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-212480-MD-LA

Title:

MD Dates Needed:

Long weekend once per month starting August 2026

Shift Type:

Call Assignment Type:

OR;

ER Call Required:

Yes Board Certification Required:

Negotiable Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility The hospital seeks locum assistance for pediatric cardiothoracic surgery coverage. The facility maintains a dedicated CVOR team including scrub technicians, registered nurses, and first assistants. A dedicated OR room is available to support surgical procedures and emergent cases. About the Facility Location This area offers diverse entertainment and recreational opportunities, featuring movie studios, beaches, and hiking trails leading to an observatory. Visitors can access beaches for leisure activities, explore cultural institutions including art museums and galleries, and enjoy outdoor activities with scenic viewpoints. The region provides both free and paid attractions, ranging from entertainment venues to natural spaces suitable for photography and outdoor recreation. About the Clinician's Workday The locum will provide call relief for the group one weekend per month with 24/7 call coverage while on assignment. Responsibilities include availability for emergent surgical needs including ECMO cannulation in the CICU or NICU for VA ECMO. The position involves cardiac procedures and bedside ECMO cannulations with support from a dedicated CVOR team.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

20 per month

Support Staff:

Dedicated CVOR team (scrub, RN, FA)

Patient Population:

Children Call Ratio/Schedule:

24/7 call while on assignment

Location Type:

On-Site Government:

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