Cardiovascular Surgeon – Locum Tenens (Part-Time, with Locum-to-Perm Opportunity)

We are seeking a Board-Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon to provide part-time locum coverage with the potential to transition into a full-time, permanent role. Would you be interested in a locum or permanent opportunity in Lafayette, LA or would you know someone?

Highlights

Assignment Details

Coverage Dates (until permanent hire is made):

  • January 19–25, 2026
  • February 9–23, 2026
  • March 10–22, 2026
  • April 6–19, 2026
  • May 4–17, 2026
  • June 2–14, 2026

Schedule & Scope

  • Inpatient/Surgical coverage only
  • 24-hour call, approximately 3–4 days per week
  • Includes 1 weekend of call coverage per rotation
  • Remaining days consist of 8-hour inpatient rounding and surgical cases

Team Structure

  • 2 Cardiovascular Surgeons
  • 3 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Key Procedures

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
  • Thoracotomies and Lobectomies
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repairs
  • Arterial Bypasses
  • Aortic Valve Replacements

Primary Responsibilities

  • Inpatient rounding and surgical management
  • Performing surgical consults
  • Emergency Room call and procedural response


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