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Locum Tenens Opportunity: Thoracic Surgery Near Jurupa Valley, CA Job ID: j-237511We are seeking a skilled and experienced Thoracic Surgeon for a locum tenens position near Jurupa Valley, California. This opportunity is available starting ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiothoracic surgery and be board-certified. This role involves providing specialized care in an inpatient setting, with a focus on managing complex surgical cases. The position is primarily for call coverage and does not require outpatient duties. Position Overview Position Title: Locum Tenens Thoracic SurgeonProfession: Physician (MD)Specialty: Thoracic Surgery - Cardio Thoracic SurgeryStart Date: ASAPEnd Date: OngoingPosition Type: Locum TenensCoverage Type: Call OnlyPractice Setting: Inpatient Responsibilities and Expectations Primary Responsibilities:Provide expert surgical care in cardiothoracic casesManage post-operative care and monitoring of patients in the cardiac ICUCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive patient careAvailable for on-call duties as per the scheduled rota Schedule and Coverage Shift Details:Call-only coverageMust be available for holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas DayExpected to handle 1-3 patients per shiftBed in Department: 365-8 bed cardiac ICUNo outpatient or routine rounding duties required Practice Details EMR System: CernerPractice Environment: Strictly inpatient, focusing on critical and surgical casesPatients Per Shift: 1-3Special Requirements:Must have CA licensure, CA Fluoroscopy license, CA DEAClean medical malpractice historyBoard Certified in Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, or Thoracic Surgery Requirements and Qualifications Certifications:Board Certified in Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, or Thoracic Surgery requiredPALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) requiredBLS, ACLS, ATLS certifications are not required for this roleLicensing: Must be licensed to practice in CaliforniaExperience: Extensive experience in complex cardiothoracic procedures preferred Additional Information This locum tenens position is ideal for a thoracic surgeon looking for a focused, specialized role within a hospital setting. The candidate will be expected to provide top-tier care to patients in a critical care environment, specifically within a cardiac ICU. The facility requires two surgical positions to be filled: one primary surgeon (specializing in Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic surgery) and one backup surgeon (specializing in Cardiovascular, Cardiothoracic, or Thoracic surgery).This is an excellent opportunity for a physician to engage in a high-impact role, providing essential surgical services in a well-supported and collaborative environment. The position offers the flexibility of locum tenens with the possibility of ongoing engagement. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this locum tenens opportunity near Jurupa Valley, CA, please apply for consideration.HDAJOBSMDSTAFF