Location:
Duluth, MN
Duluth, Minnesota is a vibrant lakeside city nestled along the shores of Lake Superior, offering stunning natural scenery and a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, a welcoming community atmosphere, and easy access to world-class hiking, skiing, and water activities.
Facility:
This is a large, well-established hospital featuring a 99-bed department and Level 2 trauma designation, providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services to the region. The facility maintains a dedicated Cardiothoracic service line separate from its Vascular service, ensuring focused, specialized care and a collaborative environment for providers.
Opportunity:
Physician - Thoracic Surgery - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Job Details:
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Duluth, MN
Duluth, Minnesota is a vibrant lakeside city nestled along the shores of Lake Superior, offering stunning natural scenery and a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, a welcoming community atmosphere, and easy access to world-class hiking, skiing, and water activities.
Facility:
This is a large, well-established hospital featuring a 99-bed department and Level 2 trauma designation, providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services to the region. The facility maintains a dedicated Cardiothoracic service line separate from its Vascular service, ensuring focused, specialized care and a collaborative environment for providers.
Opportunity:
Physician - Thoracic Surgery - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Job Details:
- Locum Tenens coverage needed beginning 10/1/2026 indefinitely, with 7-10 days per month required, up to 14 days
- Preferred schedule includes bookend weekends with the connecting week in between
- This request is for Cardiothoracic coverage only; a separate Vascular service covers vascular patient needs
- Variable patient encounters per shift in a 99-bed department
- Perform general CV/thoracic surgery, both open and endoscopic
- Perform coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), both on pump and off pump
- Manage and repair congenital defects including ASD, VSD, and PFO
- Perform valvular repair and valvular replacement procedures
- Perform aneurysm repair including cardiac and aorto-thoracic
- Perform lung resection including VATs procedures
- Perform chest wall and pleural procedures
- Perform esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
- Place AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator) and left ventricular assist devices
- Perform TAVR procedures
- Manage ventilators and perform bronchoscopy
- Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
- Insert central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and IABP
- Board certification required; minimum board certification eligible considered
- Active MN license or IMLC required
- ACLS and ATLS certifications required
- Estimated credentialing timeframe of 90 days
- Nearest airport: Duluth, MN; lodging options available nearby
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.