Cardiology job in Cumberland MD

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Cumberland, MD
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: 11/26/2025 - Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Rounding in the morning (2-4 hours depending on surgical load)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24hr call (7a-7a) or 12hr night call (7p-7a)
• Call Type: Beeper (30-minute response)
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes

COVERAGE DATES
• 11/26/2025 - 11/30/2025
• 12/26/2025 - 01/05/2026

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults (100%)
• Patient Volume/Census: Average 1-3 cases/day or 133 per year
• Admissions: Average 1-3 while on call
• Rounding: Included, typically 2-4 hours daily with PA support
• Phone Consults: Yes (PA screens and consults physician as needed)
• Case Mix: Open heart, carotid, and possible lung cases

FACILITY INFORMATION
• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: Meditech
• Specialty Backup Available: APP/Mid-level coverage (PAs perform EVH, handle consults and calls)
• Support Staff Available: Physician Assistants
• Reason for Coverage: Turnover vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Airfare: Economy, 1 checked bag
- Lodging: Up to $175/night (preferred hotels available)
- Mileage: IRS mileage rate
- Rental Car: Mid-size ($75/day, Apr-Nov; 4WD SUV $100/day, Dec-Mar)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Bypass Surgery
• Open Heart Surgery
• Carotid Procedures
• Lung Cases (possible)

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Maryland license (IMLC considered)
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiac or both Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
• DEA: Active DEA Certification required
• Certifications: None specified
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Other Qualifications: CSR license required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide cardiothoracic surgical coverage with emphasis on bypass surgery
• Round with PA in the morning and address any clinical needs
• Remain available for urgent and emergent procedures with 30-minute response time
• Supervise and collaborate with APPs handling consults and calls
• Perform open heart, carotid, and select lung cases
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Meditech EMR