Physician Location: Paducah, KY Paducah, Kentucky is a vibrant river city known for its rich arts scene, historic downtown, and warm community atmosphere. Nestled at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, it offers a wonderful quality of life with affordable living and easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Facility: This established regional medical center provides comprehensive cardiac and surgical services to the western Kentucky region. The facility features a dedicated heart operating room and hybrid OR, a collaborative ICU team, and a focused anesthesia team dedicated to CT surgery, offering an excellent environment for cardiac surgical professionals. Opportunity: Board Certified – Surgery – Cardiothoracic Job Details: • Locum Tenens Cardiac Surgery Physician opportunity with heavy cardiac focus required • Candidates MUST be available for one of the following date ranges: 12/24-12/28 (first preference, candidates with this availability will be prioritized) or 12/28-1/4 • Hospital-based practice setting with 24-hour shifts (7a-7a) • Average of 1-2 CT surgical cases per day • Annual ER volume of 30,000 • One Heart OR and one Hybrid OR available • Documentation via EPIC EMR system • Ancillary staff includes First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, dedicated CT surgery anesthesia team, and collaborative ICU team • Patient age demographic: Adult and Geriatric • 4-7 shifts per month • Adult Cardiac Surgery required, including CABG using Internal Mammary Arteries and Radial Artery, including Redo cases • Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery required • General Thoracic Surgery required, including Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, and Pericardial Window • ICU Management of high-risk cases required, including Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout and medical management of critically ill patients • Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab required • Active Kentucky license required; candidates needing to obtain licensure will be considered • Board Certified and BLS Certified required • Clean background required • Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days • On-call and weekend availability required • Travel reimbursement provided, including lodging at approximately $150/night and standard/economy rates for all other bookings Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Physician Job Type Locums Tenens Specialty Surgery – Cardiothoracic State Location – Paducah, KY Description Location: Paducah, KY Paducah, Kentucky is a vibrant river city known for its rich arts scene, historic downtown, and warm community atmosphere. Nestled at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, it offers a wonderful quality of life with affordable living and easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Facility: This established regional medical center provides comprehensive cardiac and surgical services to the western Kentucky region. The facility features a dedicated heart operating room and hybrid OR, a collaborative ICU team, and a focused anesthesia team dedicated to CT surgery, offering an excellent environment for cardiac surgical professionals. Opportunity: Board Certified – Surgery – Cardiothoracic Job Details: • Locum Tenens Cardiac Surgery Physician opportunity with heavy cardiac focus required • Candidates MUST be available for one of the following date ranges: 12/24-12/28 (first preference, candidates with this availability will be prioritized) or 12/28-1/4 • Hospital-based practice setting with 24-hour shifts (7a-7a) • Average of 1-2 CT surgical cases per day • Annual ER volume of 30,000 • One Heart OR and one Hybrid OR available • Documentation via EPIC EMR system • Ancillary staff includes First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, dedicated CT surgery anesthesia team, and collaborative ICU team • Patient age demographic: Adult and Geriatric • 4-7 shifts per month • Adult Cardiac Surgery required, including CABG using Internal Mammary Arteries and Radial Artery, including Redo cases • Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery required • General Thoracic Surgery required, including Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, and Pericardial Window • ICU Management of high-risk cases required, including Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout and medical management of critically ill patients • Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab required • Active Kentucky license required; candidates needing to obtain licensure will be considered • Board Certified and BLS Certified required • Clean background required • Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days • On-call and weekend availability required • Travel reimbursement provided, including lodging at approximately $150/night and standard/economy rates for all other bookings Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Job ID 64640745 Contact Information 2026-08-22 14:58:39 203-425-1310 [email protected]