Cardiothoracic DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in OR in Kentucky
This locum tenens DNP position provides cardiothoracic surgery coverage at an acute care hospital in Kentucky. Assignment is ASAP ongoing, with 24-hour call required. Weekday OR hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM; weekend call includes rounding and first call. No board certification or prescriptive authority required.
About the Facility
This acute care hospital provides cardiothoracic surgical services in an operating room setting and serves an adult patient population. The facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support coordinated surgical care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site resources are in place to facilitate quality cardiothoracic surgery coverage on a locum tenens basis.
Location
The Kentucky region offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. The area features conservation areas with wildlife encounters, natural sandstone arches, and parks within national forest land that provide opportunities for hiking, camping, and fishing. Clinicians on assignment may also explore local history through museum exhibits covering iron, logging, and railroad industries, alongside a reconstructed log schoolhouse. Entertainment options include waterfront live music events and walkable venues featuring dining, retail, and family-friendly attractions.
Responsibilities
- Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an on-site operating room setting.
- Assist surgeons during operative cases throughout each assigned coverage period.
- Maintain all clinical documentation through the Epic EMR system.
- Weekend call responsibilities include rounding and serving as first call.
Schedule
- Weekday OR operations: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- 24-hour call coverage required as a condition of the assignment.
- Weekend call: rounding and first call duties.