Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Kearney, NE

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other Location: Kearney, NE Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position A Level II Trauma Center in Kearney, NE is seeking a Locums Cardiovascular Surgery Physician to provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery coverage. This opportunity is ideal for a board-certified cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgeon experienced in both cardiac and thoracic procedures and comfortable managing surgical call responsibilities in a busy hospital-based setting. The physician will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical coverage, including cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, trauma-related thoracic cases, and inpatient management. Position Details Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center Shift Type: 24-Hour Cardiothoracic Surgery Coverage Weekend Requirements: On-call coverage required On-Call Requirements: Night call coverage EMR: Epic Clinical Responsibilities Provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery coverage Evaluate and manage cardiac and thoracic surgical patients Perform inpatient rounding and postoperative management Respond to cardiothoracic surgical consults and emergencies Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff Participate in trauma-related thoracic surgery coverage as required Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic Required Procedures Candidates must be experienced and comfortable performing: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Heart valve repair and replacement procedures Thoracic surgery procedures Trauma-related thoracic surgical care within a Level II Trauma Center environment Qualifications MD or DO required Board Certified in Cardiovascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery required Active Nebraska medical license highly preferred Active Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) physicians will be considered Current ACLS certification required Current BLS certification required Active DEA registration required