Surgery - Thoracic Physician
BAS Healthcare Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Portsmouth, OH Temporary Surgeon
At a glance
Surgeon role posted by BAS Healthcare, a recruiter. Portsmouth, OH · temporary.
Pay not stated Surgeon salary
RoleSurgeon
LocationPortsmouth, OH
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Cover call and round on patients during the assigned locum shift, seeing approximately 10 patients per shift
- Perform cardiovascular and thoracic operations, including bypass surgery, valve and aneurysm repair, and lung resection
- Treat acute volume and blood pressure problems and place central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters
What you bring
- You hold board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- You have an active Ohio medical license or qualify through IMLC
- You hold current ACLS and BLS certifications
Who this fits
This locum role suits a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon available for either listed coverage window. On-site orientation is required before call coverage begins, and credentialing takes approximately 30 days.
From the recruiter
Location:
Portsmouth, OH
Portsmouth offers a picturesque setting along the Ohio River with a rich history and small-town charm. The city provides easy access to multiple major airports including Columbus, Cincinnati, and Huntington, making travel convenient for locum assignments.
Facility:
This medical center is a well-established healthcare facility serving the southern Ohio region. The facility features a 28-bed department with comprehensive cardiac and thoracic surgery capabilities, providing critical care services to the local community.
Opportunity:
Physician - Thoracic Surgery - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Job Details:
• Provide locum coverage for either July 19 from 8am-4pm OR July 17 at 4pm through July 19 until 4pm
• Handle call coverage and patient rounding responsibilities
• Manage approximately 10 patient encounters per shift
• Perform general cardiovascular and thoracic surgery procedures
• Conduct coronary artery bypass surgery (on pump required)
• Perform valvular repair and cardiac aneurysm repair procedures
• Execute lung resection procedures including VATs
• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Insert central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters
• Must be board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Require active Ohio medical license or IMLC eligibility
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• On-site orientation required before starting call coverage
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
• Discounted hotel accommodations available
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Portsmouth, OH
Portsmouth offers a picturesque setting along the Ohio River with a rich history and small-town charm. The city provides easy access to multiple major airports including Columbus, Cincinnati, and Huntington, making travel convenient for locum assignments.
Facility:
This medical center is a well-established healthcare facility serving the southern Ohio region. The facility features a 28-bed department with comprehensive cardiac and thoracic surgery capabilities, providing critical care services to the local community.
Opportunity:
Physician - Thoracic Surgery - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Job Details:
• Provide locum coverage for either July 19 from 8am-4pm OR July 17 at 4pm through July 19 until 4pm
• Handle call coverage and patient rounding responsibilities
• Manage approximately 10 patient encounters per shift
• Perform general cardiovascular and thoracic surgery procedures
• Conduct coronary artery bypass surgery (on pump required)
• Perform valvular repair and cardiac aneurysm repair procedures
• Execute lung resection procedures including VATs
• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Insert central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters
• Must be board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Require active Ohio medical license or IMLC eligibility
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• On-site orientation required before starting call coverage
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
• Discounted hotel accommodations available
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.