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Locum Tenens Opportunity: Thoracic Surgery Near Jurupa Valley, CAJob ID: j-237511 We 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 OverviewPosition Title : Locum Tenens Thoracic Surgeon Profession : Physician (MD) Specialty : Thoracic Surgery - Cardio Thoracic Surgery Start Date : ASAP End Date : Ongoing Position Type : Locum Tenens Coverage Type : Call Only Practice Setting : Inpatient Responsibilities and ExpectationsPrimary Responsibilities :Provide expert surgical care in cardiothoracic cases Manage post-operative care and monitoring of patients in the cardiac ICU Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care Available for on-call duties as per the scheduled rotaSchedule and CoverageShift Details :Call-only coverage Must be available for holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day Expected to handle 1-3 patients per shift Bed in Department: 365-8 bed cardiac ICU No outpatient or routine rounding duties requiredPractice DetailsEMR System : Cerner Practice Environment : Strictly inpatient, focusing on critical and surgical cases Patients Per Shift : 1-3 Special Requirements :Must have CA licensure, CA Fluoroscopy license, CA DEA Clean medical malpractice history Board Certified in Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, or Thoracic SurgeryRequirements and QualificationsCertifications :Board Certified in Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, or Thoracic Surgery required PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required BLS, ACLS, ATLS certifications are not required for this roleLicensing : Must be licensed to practice in California Experience : Extensive experience in complex cardiothoracic procedures preferred Additional InformationThis 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