Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery MD in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701!
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Id: L-MD-05470
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Coverage Period: Oct 16, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
- On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour in-house call during scheduled coverage
- Call Type: In-House
- Call Response Time: 20 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
COVERAGE DATES - Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM – Oct 19, 2026 7:00 AM
- Nov 18, 2026 7:00 AM – Nov 23, 2026 7:00 AM
SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL - October 16, 2026 7:00 AM – October 19, 2026 7:00 AM
- November 18, 2026 7:00 AM – November 23, 2026 7:00 AM
PATIENT INFORMATION - Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery
FACILITY INFORMATION - EMR System: Epic
- Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE - Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
REQUIRED PROCEDURES - Required
- Endoscopic
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (On pump, Off pump)
- Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
- Valvular repair
- Valvular replacement
- Aneurysm repair (Cardiac, Aorto-thoracic)
- Lung resection (including VATs)
- Chest wall or pleural procedures
- Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
- Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
- Insertion of Central line
- Insertion of Arterial line
- Insertion of PA catheter
- Insertion of IABP
- Preferred
- General Surgery
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Neonate
- Trauma
- Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication)
- Head/neck surgery (including thyroid)
- Chest wall/pleural procedures
- Breast surgery
- Obstetric & gynecologic surgery (Cesarean section, D&C, Hysterectomy)
- Liver surgery
- GI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy)
- Minor Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Ventilation management
- Chest tube insertion
- Central line insertion
- PA Catheter placement
- Laser certification
- Vascular Surgery (Aneurysm repairs (Thoracic, Abdominal), Arterial bypass (Peripheral), Vascular access devices (AV shunt))
- Plastic Surgery (Artesias (Esophageal, Intestinal, Biliary), Abdominal wall defects (Gastroschisis, Umbilical defects, Hernia, Omphalocele, Diaphragmatic hernia), Imperforate anus, PDA ligation)
- General CV/thoracic surgery (Open)
- Permanent pacemaker placement
- AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
- Left ventricular assist devices
JOB REQUIREMENTS - Board: Board Certified required
- Licenses: Licensed in MO
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
Duties & Responsibilities - Provide in-house call coverage for cardiothoracic surgery.
- Perform rounding on cardiothoracic patients.
- Perform surgeries as needed during call shifts.
- Manage acute volume and blood pressure issues.
- Insert central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and IABP as required.
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.
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