Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Central Iowa

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Central Iowa

Maxwell, IA
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Hospital in Central Iowa seeks a cardiothoracic surgeon for locum tenens coverage in inpatient, OR, ER settings. On-site support, weekend call, and diverse procedures required. The role ensures continuity of care with a supportive team and flexible scheduling.

Requirements

  • Competency in coronary bypass
  • Experience with aortic and mitral valves
  • Inpatient rounding skills
  • Ability to serve solo call

Qualifications

  • Board certification negotiable
  • Iowa license preferred
  • Ability to handle emergent cases
  • Experience in thoracic surgery

Full job description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-IA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: January - March 2027; weekend coverage throughout the year
  • Shift Type: Call
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER
  • Call Required: Yes
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

Iowa license in hand a huge plus (needs to have IMLC at a minimum). This hospital-based facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support coordinated locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings. The facility is seeking coverage for a surgeon's leave in early 2027 as well as ongoing weekend call relief, and provides on-site resources necessary to facilitate continuity of care throughout each assigned period. A department APP team of three is available to support clinical operations during the assignment.

About the Facility Location

Central Iowa

About the Clinician's Workday

The cardiothoracic surgeon will serve on beeper call for emergent cases and will conduct inpatient rounding throughout each assigned coverage period. Call coverage is structured as solo call while on assignment, spanning inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings on an on-site basis. The clinician must demonstrate competency with coronary bypass, aortic valve, mitral valve, thoracic, and aortic dissection procedures.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Support Staff: 3 APPs total in department
  • Patient Population: All Ages
  • Call Ratio/Schedule: Solo call while on assignment
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: No
  • Government: No

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