Cardiothoracic Surgery NP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Roanoke and Shenandoah Valley in Virginia
This locums cardiothoracic surgery assignment runs November through December with day shifts (7:00 AM–4:30 PM) and required call from 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Coverage spans inpatient, ICU, clinic, and operating room settings. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery and prescriptive authority are required.
About the Facility
This facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, ICU, clinic, and operating room settings. The facility provides 24/7 call coverage requirements and structured workflows to facilitate coordinated care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site resources are in place to support the cardiothoracic surgery service line, including CVOR operations in collaboration with the cardiothoracic surgeon.
About the Facility Location
Virginia offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural activities suited to varied interests. The state features diverse regional attractions, including extensive trail systems, scenic drives, water recreation, working wineries, artisan markets, caverns, farms, and local events held throughout the year, providing varied options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians will provide full-time cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, ICU, clinic, and operating room settings, with day shift hours from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call coverage is required from 4:30 PM until 7:00 AM the following morning. Clinical responsibilities include:
- Rounding on inpatients
- Seeing patients in the clinic
- Functioning as a First Assist in the CVOR alongside the cardiothoracic surgeon
- Performing vein harvesting during operative procedures
Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 25 patients per day
- Support Staff: TBD
- Patient Population: All Ages
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No