Thoracic Surgery Locum Opportunity in Massachusetts

Specialty Needed Thoracic Surgery

Active MA license

Multiple providers accepted

Reason For Need Lack of MDs. As of 9/21, there will only be 1 thoracic surgeon in Massachusetts in SMG. 

Length of time requesting locum 6 months

Estimated start/end date of assignment 9/21/2023

Schedule Hours for Clinic /Hospital Variable based on need. SEMC/Good Sam/HFH

Schedule Days Clinic /Hospital Variable based on need. SEMC/Good Sam/HFH

Number of patients seen per day in clinic 15-20

Average Number of Admissions per shift 1-2 calls from transfer 

Call Night /Weekend (Y or N) Y

What are the days for call Weekends

What Time does the call start 6pm Friday (weekend call) 

What Time does call end 7am Monday (weekend call)

What is the number of phone consults 1 every few weeks 

Rounding Yes

What support staff is available Yes

Age of patients Adult only 

Inpatient, Outpatient or both Both

Any procedures required Yes

Type of Charting /EMR Athena and Meditech

Board Certified or Board Eligible Board Certified 

Is Fellowship required Yes 

Experience level required Experienced