High-Priority Locum Tenens Job | Thoracic Surgeon | Large Kentucky Metro Area
High-Priority Locum Tenens Job | Thoracic Surgeon | Large Kentucky Metro Area
Start Date: August 10, 2026 (expected through November, with potential to extend)
We are urgently seeking a skilled Thoracic Surgeon to join a high-volume, fast-paced Level I Trauma network. This locum tenens opportunity offers a dynamic clinical environment providing comprehensive thoracic surgical care across multiple acute care facilities.
Schedule & Call Expectations
--Clinic Coverage: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. (Primary operations and clinic duties are centralized).
--Call Rotation: Night call and 24-hour call every other week/weekend.
--Night Call: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Nurse Practitioners take first call on weeknights).
--Weekend Call: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (Includes morning rounding, followed by pager call).
--Shifts Available: Day Shift, Night Call, and 24-Hour Call.
Clinical Details & Support
Patient Mix: 100% Adult
Settings: Inpatient, Operating Room, and Clinic
EMR System: EPIC
Procedures: Comprehensive thoracic surgical care; most procedures involve VATS and DATS.
Support Staff: Excellent support structure including a dedicated Oncology RN Navigator for clinics, plus 3 NPs, 3 MAs, and 1 CSA (shared with the Cardiac team).
Requirements
--Degree: MD/DO
--Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
--Certifications: ACLS Required
--Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience. Level I trauma experience is strongly preferred.
--Licensure: Active Kentucky medical license required to apply.
--Privileging: Temporary privileges are available.
The Jackson and Coker Advantage:
--Join a team that prioritizes your peace of mind so you can focus on patient care.
--Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
--Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
--Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
--Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.
Apply Today!
Jeff Khawly | 678.690.7236 | jkhawly@jacksonandcoker.com
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