Jackson and Coker is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon for locums coverage at a New York health system, starting in November 2026. This opportunity involves concentrated blocks of coverage, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, with a mix of weekday in-house duties and evening, weekend, and holiday call. The role offers a chance to practice in Upstate New York, known for its outdoor recreation and charming communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide weekend call coverage with 7am rounding Saturday and Sunday
- Provide in-house coverage from 7am-4pm
- Provide evening call coverage from 4pm-7am
- Provide Thanksgiving holiday call with 7am rounding Thursday
- Provide Christmas holiday/weekend call with 7am rounding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Round at the hospital beginning at 7am during weekend coverage, then remain on call, returning to the hospital as needed
Benefits
- Top-rated malpractice insurance
- Full-service in-house travel agency
- Credentialing coordinators
Shift & Schedule
- Coverage beginning in November 2026
- Concentrated blocks of coverage across November and December, including Thanksgiving and Christmas
- 11/20 at 4pm – 11/23 at 7am: Weekend call with 7am rounding Saturday and Sunday
- 11/23 – 11/25: In-house coverage 7am–4pm plus evening call 4pm–7am
- 11/25 at 4pm – 11/27 at 7am: Thanksgiving holiday call with 7am rounding Thursday
- 11/27: In-house coverage 7am–4pm
- 11/27 at 4pm – 11/30 at 7am: Weekend call with 7am rounding Saturday and Sunday
- 12/18 at 4pm – 12/21 at 7am: Weekend call with 7am rounding Saturday and Sunday
- 12/21 – 12/24: In-house coverage 7am–4pm plus evening call 4pm–7am
- 12/24 at 4pm – 12/28 at 7am: Christmas holiday/weekend call with 7am rounding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Monday–Friday in-house coverage is generally 7am–4pm
- Evening call runs 4pm–7am
Requirements
- Experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon