Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Syracuse, NY
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 75 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery MD in Syracuse, New York, 13203!
We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Feb 1, 2026, for a 75-day contract, offering Monday through Friday day shifts from 7am to 5pm. The surgeon will focus on hospital-based cardiac surgery, primarily in the operating room, with some ICU and floor coverage.
Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Feb 1, 2026
- LOA: 75 days
- Provider Type Needed: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm; call varies (1-2 evenings per week, operating call from home; call ratio 1/week)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform first assist in cardiac surgical procedures
- Harvest veins and retrieve vascular tissues for bypass conduits
- Insert chest tubes as needed
- Provide perioperative care in the operating room, with additional ICU and floor coverage
- Participate in call rotation as scheduled
- Maintain high standards of patient safety and clinical excellence
Additional Information
- NCCPA required
- Active New York State license required
- BLS and ACLS required
- Board certification in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery required
- Must have cardiac surgery operating experience including first assist and vein harvest
- Robotic surgery experience is a plus
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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