Locum Tenens Opportunity Cardiac Anesthesiologist Northern Iowa Community
A reputable and growing hospital-based cardiac surgery program in a Northern Iowa community is seeking a Locum Cardiac Anesthesiologist to assist with ongoing coverage needs throughout 2025. This facility is a Trauma Level II center with an active surgical schedule and a supportive anesthesia team.
Assignment Dates:
- Weeks beginning in May, June, July & more this year
Opportunity Highlights:
- Mix of cardiac and general anesthesia approximately 1 heart case/day (not every day), with 57 general cases/day
- 6 anesthesiologists in group practice
- Predominantly solo cases; occasional supervision of CRNA students
- On rare occasions, may need to oversee CRNAs at a nearby ASC if no cardiac cases are scheduled
- EMR: Cerner (transitioning to EPIC); some paper charting
- 8 ORs in use concurrently
- Patients range from adolescent to geriatric; very sick pediatric patients referred elsewhere
- Estimated credentialing time: 812 weeks
Requirements:
- Board Certified Anesthesiologist
- Cardiac anesthesia experience required
- Comfort with both cardiac and general cases
- Willingness to work alongside CRNA students
About the Program: This cardiac program is on a trajectory for growth and stabilization with the recent signing of a long-term cardiac surgeon. Projected to perform approximately 90 open-heart surgeries this year, the facility offers a collaborative environment and an excellent opportunity for locum providers to support a rebuilding cardiac team.
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