Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Needed – Duluth, Minnesota

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon for an ongoing locum tenens assignment at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital, a Level II Trauma Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This inpatient-focused opportunity is designed to provide supplemental call coverage for a well-established cardiothoracic surgery program.

Schedule & Logistics

Dates of Need: October 1, 2026 – Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Call coverage only

Coverage Requirements: Ongoing call coverage; 1 provider requested

Call Requirements: 1:2 beeper call

• Call Type: Beeper
• Response Time Required: 20 minutes
• Average Daily Phone Consults: 4-5
• Average Patients Seen: 4-5
• Average Admissions: 4-5
• Call Coverage Includes: Inpatient and surgical call responsibilities

Clinical Scope & Facility Details

Patient Volume: Variable based on call activity

Patient Demographics: Adult cardiothoracic surgery patients

Support Staff:

• 3 PA/NPs
• 1 Medical Assistant
• 1 Office Staff Member

Specialty Backup: Multidisciplinary hospital support available within a full-service cardiovascular program

EMR System: Epic

Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center

Practice Setting: Inpatient

Department Size: 99 beds

Admissions Required: Yes

Rounding Responsibilities: Both pre- and post-operative patient rounding

Hospital Stroke Certified: Yes

APP Supervision Required: No

Resident/Teaching Responsibilities: None

Procedures & Competencies

Required Core Procedures:

Candidates must be proficient in the full scope of cardiothoracic surgery, including:

• Open and endoscopic cardiothoracic procedures
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), both on-pump and off-pump
• Congenital defect repairs (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
• Valvular repair and replacement
• Cardiac and thoracic aneurysm repair
• Aorto-thoracic surgery
• Lung resections, including VATS procedures
• Chest wall and pleural procedures
• Esophageal and diaphragm surgeries
• AICD implantation
• Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) management
• TAVR procedures
• Bronchoscopy
• Ventilator management
• Evaluation and management of acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Central line insertion
• Arterial line insertion
• Pulmonary artery catheter placement
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion

Preferred Skills:

Advanced experience in complex adult cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures is highly preferred.

Acuity/Protocol Notes:

This is a high-acuity cardiovascular service line within a Level II Trauma Center. Providers should be comfortable independently managing complex cardiothoracic surgical patients and responding to urgent consults and operative cases.

Required Qualifications

Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Licensure: Active, unrestricted Minnesota medical license required or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).

Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship required.

Certifications:

• ACLS
• ATLS
• Active DEA (if required for privileging)

Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days

Temporary Privileges: Available

Compensation & Travel

Rate: Highly competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and availability.

Travel & Lodging: Round-trip travel, local transportation/rental car, and premium lodging are fully covered and coordinated internally. Suggested lodging options include the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Residence Inn, and Sheraton properties near the facility.

Malpractice: Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided, including full tail coverage.

Next Steps

To be considered for this assignment, please reply directly to this posting with a copy of your most recent CV and a brief note regarding your upcoming availability.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected cardiothoracic surgery team in Duluth, Minnesota, providing high-level cardiac and thoracic surgical call coverage within a busy regional referral center