Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon Near Sioux City, IA
We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a locum tenens position near Sioux City, IA. This role involves 24-hour call coverage and inpatient rounds in a hospital setting. The position requires the ability to handle a variety of adult cardiothoracic procedures, as well as trauma cases. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician looking to work independently in a supportive, high-volume environment.
Position Details: - Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Location: Near Sioux City, IA
- Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Type: 24-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
- On-Call Requirements: Yes, includes weekends
- Workload: 24-hour coverage with inpatient rounds, about 1 case per day with potential emergencies
Hospital and Practice Setting: - Hospital Size: 120+ beds with 24 ICU beds
- Trauma Level: Level 2 Trauma Center
- Emergency Room Volume: 30,000 annual visits (approximately 80 per day)
- Operating Rooms: 2 dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms with a specialized CVOR team
- Support Staff: Dedicated APP for inpatient management and clinic follow-ups, as well as a dedicated clinic nurse
- Patient Load:
- Clinic: 14 patients per day
- Hospital: 6 patients per day
- Average trauma cases: 10 per day
- Elective cases: 2 per day
- EMR System: Cerner
Procedures and Skills Required: - Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery:
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) on pump
- Valve repair and replacement
- Maze procedures (including minimally invasive mini-maze)
- Ventricular aneurysmectomy
- General thoracic surgery
- Trauma cases
- Other Procedures:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) performed on Wednesdays
- Trauma management
- Ventricular aneurysmectomy
- Supervision: Will supervise 1 PRN CT Surgery APP
Requirements: - Board Certification: Required in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Iowa State License: Active or in progress
- DEA License: Required
- Experience: Strong experience in adult cardiothoracic procedures and trauma cases is essential
Benefits: - Full travel accommodations provided (including flights, lodging, and transportation)
- Opportunity to work independently in a highly skilled and well-supported environment
This locum tenens opportunity provides a comprehensive and challenging role in cardiothoracic surgery, with a supportive team and state-of-the-art facilities. The position offers a blend of scheduled surgeries and emergency cases, with full travel coverage provided for the physician.
Job ID: j-249952
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