Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Are you a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon looking for a flexible locum opportunity with weekend call coverage? Join a leading hospital-based surgical team in Lansing, MI and provide high-level cardiac and thoracic care in a well-supported, Level I Trauma environment. Location: Lansing, Michigan Michigan s capital city offers a vibrant downtown, cultural attractions, beautiful parks, and easy access to major Midwest cities Position Overview Specialty: Cardiothoracic SurgeryPosition Type: Locum TenensStart Date: May 1, 2026 (or ASAP)Setting: Hospital-BasedTrauma Level: Level IEMR: EpicPatient Population: AdultAverage Volume: 1 case per weekend Schedule & Call Preferred Coverage: Friday Evening Monday MorningCall Requirement: Yes (24-hour call)Additional Coverage: 1 week of call per month (open to options)Weekend Coverage Required Surgical Capabilities Work with:2 Dedicated CV Surgery ORs (Daytime Access)Advanced surgical support and infrastructure Required Procedures: Adult Cardiac SurgeryGeneral Thoracic SurgeryCABGHeart Valve Repair/ReplacementTube ThoracostomyPericardial WindowThoracotomy (Lung Biopsy, Resection, Pneumonectomy)Thoracotomy DecorticationMediastinal Surgery Required Qualifications Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery Active Michigan License (or willing to obtain) ️ BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) ️ Clean malpractice and license history (highly preferred) ️ Travel & Expenses Covered FlightHotelRental Car or IRS MileageMalpractice Coverage Credentialing Timeframe Approximately 90 Days Submission Requirements Updated CV / Work HistorySkill Checklist2 Current Supervisory References