Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Paducah, KY
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 12/24/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery MD in Paducah, Kentucky, 42003!
We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 12-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Dec 24, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts (7a-7a) and focuses on adult cardiac surgery, including CABG and heart valve procedures, general thoracic surgery, ICU management for high-risk patients, and structural heart procedure support, typically managing 1-2 CT surgical cases per day.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform adult cardiac surgery, including CABG (arterial revascularization using internal mammary arteries, radial artery; redo cases).
- Execute heart valve repair and replacement surgery.
- Conduct general thoracic surgery procedures (tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, pericardial window).
- Manage ICU cases for critically ill patients, including Impella insertion/removal/bailout.
- Provide structural heart procedure support in hybrid OR/cath lab settings.
- Average 1-2 CT surgical cases per day.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- EMR: Epic
- Shift hours: 7a-7a
- Number of Operating Rooms: 1 Heart, 1 Hybrid
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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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