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