Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist Opportunity Near Rock Valley, IA

We are seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a locum tenens role near Rock Valley, IA, starting ASAP and ongoing. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a dynamic team at a busy level 2 trauma center.

Position Overview:

• Position: Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist


• Location: Near Rock Valley, IA


• Dates: ASAP - Ongoing


• Rate Type: On Call (Daily)


• Shift Type: 24-hour shifts


• Weekend Requirements: Possible weekend call


• On Call Requirements: Call ratio 1:5

Schedule Details:

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  Weekdays (Monday - Friday):

  
  
  
  
  • Shifts: 6 AM - 3 PM
  
  
  • Occasionally: Weekday call from 3 PM - 6 AM
  
  
  • Rotation:
    
    
    
    • 1 MDA on vacation each week (except 2 weeks per year)
    
    
    • 1 MDA on call every day
    
    
    • 1 MDA on day shift only
    
    
    • 1 MDA 2nd call every day
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Weekends (Saturday/Sunday):

  
  
  
  
  • 1 MDA 1st Call Saturday, 2nd Call Sunday
  
  
  • 1 MDA 2nd Call Saturday, 1st Call Sunday
  
  
  • Other 3 MDAs have the weekend off
  
  
  
  

Practice Setting:

• Facility:
  
  
  
  • Hospital-based, level 2 trauma center
  
  
  • Surgical Services Department
  
  
  • 12 Operating Rooms
  
  
  • EMR: Cerner PowerChart
  
  
  
  


• Support Staff:
  
  
  
  • Experienced CRNAs (near 100% supervision by Anesthesiologists)
  
  
  • Not responsible for preparing the anesthesia cart
  
  
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Call Details:

  
  
  
  
  • 1st Call: Provider may go home after cases finish, return if a case adds or a central line is needed
  
  
  • 2nd Call: Provider typically stays late, back up if a non-cardiac MDA is 1st call
  
  
  
  


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  Procedures Required:

  
  
  
  
  • General Surgical Cases (adult, pediatric)
  
  
  • Minor Nerve Blocks
  
  
  • IV Regional Anesthesia
  
  
  • Plexus Anesthesia
  
  
  • Open Heart Anesthesia
  
  
  • Thoracic Cases
  
  
  • Complex Vascular Cases
  
  
  • Complex Orthopedic Cases
  
  
  • Spinal Anesthesia
  
  
  • Epidural Anesthesia
  
  
  • Regional Anesthesia
  
  
  • Neurosurgical Cases
  
  
  • Ventilation Management
  
  
  • Local Infiltration
  
  
  • Pain Management Procedures: Acute
  
  
  • Insertion of Central Line, Arterial Line, PA Catheter
  
  
  • Evaluation and Management of Acute Volume/BP Issues
  
  
  
  

Certification and Licensure Requirements:

• Board Certification: Required


• Cardiac Experience: Required


• Certification:
  
  
  
  • ACLS
  
  
  • BLS
  
  
  
  


• State License: Active Iowa license

Additional Information:

• Reason for Coverage:
  
  
  
  • Coverage needed due to retirement of existing staff
  
  
  
  


• Average Number of Surgical Cases Per Day:
  
  
  
  • 13 cases
  
  
  
  


• Annual ER Volume:
  
  
  
  • Approximately 25,000
  
  
  
  

If you are an experienced Anesthesiologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity with a supportive team, apply now!

Job ID: j-243839