Locum Tenens Cardiac Anesthesiologist
Mason City, Iowa
Start Date: TBD
Credentialing: 8 12 weeks
Facility Type: Hospital-based
EMR: Cerner (transitioning to EPIC)
Opportunity Highlights Join a growing hospital-based Cardiac Surgery Program
Trauma Level II facility
Supportive team of 6 anesthesiologists
Mix of Cardiac and General Anesthesia cases
Participate in a solo-based anesthesia model with occasional student CRNA presence
Must be flexible to cover general cases when no hearts are scheduled
Case Volume & Clinical Details Cardiac Surgeries: 90 pump cases/year (projected)
General Cases: 5 7 cases/day
Cardiac Cases: 1/day, but not every day
ORs in Use: 8
Patient Population: Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric (very sick pediatric cases referred out)
May occasionally cover at ASC when cardiac cases are not scheduled
Facility Info Group Practice Model primarily solo cases
CRNA Students rotate through the practice (must be comfortable with students in OR)
Support Provided: Partner anesthesiologists will oversee supervision when required
Requirements Board Certified or Eligible in Cardiac Anesthesiology (Preferred)
Active Iowa License or IMLC (Required submit LOQ at name clear)
TEE Certified Must be able to perform, interpret, and bill for TEE procedures
Cardiac Fellowship Preferred (extensive experience acceptable with TEE certification)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Required
COVID-19 Vaccination Required
Why This Role? This is a unique chance to join a stabilizing cardiac program backed by a committed cardiac surgeon with a 5-year contract. If you're passionate about both cardiac and general anesthesia, comfortable in a solo practice setting, and TEE-certified, this is a rewarding locum opportunity with real impact.
