Locums Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Quincy, Illinois

Position

• Locum Tenens

• Part-Time

• Call-only coverage

• Start: ASAP

• Approximately 2 shifts/month

• Coverage: 1–2 weekends per month

• Anticipated start: Late 2026 or early 2027, pending credentialing

Schedule

• Friday 10:00 AM – Monday 5:00 AM

• Emergent case coverage

• Round on existing patients

• Manage post-surgical needs as indicated

• On call: Yes

• Telephone call

• 30-minute response time

• Average approximately 3 calls per weekend

Licensure

• Illinois medical license required to apply

• IMLC candidates considered

• Preference for candidates currently licensed in Illinois

• DEA required

• CSR required

Board Certification

• Board Certified

Experience

• Minimum 5 years relevant Cardiothoracic Surgery experience

• Prior experience as an employed physician required; experience does not need to be recent

• Experience working as an integrated member of a hospital-based surgical team required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Primary focus on CABG cases

• Manage and perform CABG procedures if needed

• Referrals primarily from Cardiology

• AM rounding with additional rounding based on patient condition

• Manage post-surgical patients and changes in condition

• Average daily census: 7 patients

• CVU team helps address questions during rounding to minimize after-hours calls

Practice Setting

• Well-supported Cardiothoracic Surgery program

• Candidate will work solo

• Epic EMR

• Hospital-based surgical team

What RecruitWell Provides

• A-rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing

• Prepaid travel and lodging

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• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

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• Higher consciousness