JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSScheduled Weekly Hours: 40
JOB SUMMARY: Cardiothoracic surgeon is responsible for diagnosing, treating diseases and performing surgical procedures in the thorax region. Coordinates care with referring physicians and collaborates with other providers.
LICENSURE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
- Current BLS, and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (ALS required by specialty only).
- Must be a member of the St. Tammany Health System Medical Staff.
- Board Certification in General Surgery, Fellowship training and Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching
EMPLOYMENTEach St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found
by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
