Locums Cardiovascular Surgery Physician

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a LocumsCardiovascular Surgery Physician to provide overnight and weekendhospital-based cardiovascular surgery coverage in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Thisrole involves comprehensive vascular and cardiovascular surgical care for adultand geriatric patients in a Level II trauma center with strong OR resources andclinical support.

Assignment Details:

• Shift Type: Overnight hospital-based coverage
• Shift Hours: Approximately 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Coverage: 2–3 weekends per month
• On-Call Requirements: 24-hour cardiovascular surgery call during scheduled nights and weekends
• Practice Setting: Hospital-based with inpatient rounding
• Trauma Level: Level II
• Operating Rooms: 16
• Average Cases per Day: 2
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide cardiovascular and vascular surgery call coverage
• Perform inpatient evaluations, consultations, and rounding
• Manage emergent and urgent cardiovascular and vascular surgical cases
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including anesthesia, ICU, and nursing staff

Required Procedures &Surgical Expertise:

• Aneurysm repair
• Carotid artery endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid stenting
• Femoral bypass surgery
• Fistula creation and management
• Endovascular and open reconstruction for deep vein occlusions
• Endovascular therapy for peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Treatment of gangrene of the limbs
• Management of vascular malformations, Nutcracker syndrome, and lymphedema
• Treatment of venous wounds and varicose veins

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Vascular Surgery
• Completion of an accredited Vascular Surgery Fellowship
• Active Pennsylvania medical license (or willingness to obtain)
• BLS and ACLS certification

Langhorne, PA is a historicBucks County community located just outside Philadelphia, offering convenientaccess to major metro amenities while maintaining a suburban feel. It’s knownfor its family-friendly atmosphere, nearby shopping and dining, and attractionslike Sesame Place.