Exciting Locum Opportunity for Cardiac Anesthesiologist Near Central City, IA

Join Our Growing Hospital Cardiac Surgery Program

Are you a skilled Cardiac Anesthesiologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity? We are actively looking for a dynamic professional to join our team near Central City, IA. This role involves contributing to a thriving cardiac surgery program within a hospital setting. Here's your chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Details:

• Hospital Cardiac Surgery Program:
  
  
  
  • Growing program
  
  
  • Trauma Level II
  
  
  
  


• Practice Setting:
  
  
  
  • Hospital-based
  
  
  • Rare oversight of CRNAs at the ASC (Ambulatory Surgical Center) if no cardiac cases are scheduled
  
  
  
  


• Documentation System/EMR:
  
  
  
  • Cerner (transitioning to EPIC), with some paper documentation
  
  
  
  


• Average Number of Surgical Cases Per Day:
  
  
  
  • Cardiac surgeries: 1 per day (not every day)
  
  
  • General cases: 5-7 per day (coverage required if no cardiac cases)
  
  
  
  


• Number of Anesthesiologists in Practice:
  
  
  
  • 6
  
  
  
  


• Patient Age Demographic:
  
  
  
  • Adolescent, Child, Adult, Geriatric
  
  
  • Very sick children are redirected to specialized facilities better equipped for pediatric care
  
  
  
  


• Number of Operating Rooms:
  
  
  
  • 8 in use simultaneously
  
  
  
  


• Visa Candidates:
  
  
  
  • Cannot accept visa candidates
  
  
  
  


• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe:
  
  
  
  • 8 - 12 weeks
  
  
  
  

Submission Requirements:

• Board Certification:
  
  
  
  • Board Certified in Cardiac Anesthesiology (Preferred; Board Eligible considered)
  
  
  
  


• Licensing:
  
  
  
  • Active Iowa license or IMLC (Highly Preferred)
  
  
  
  


• TEE Certification:
  
  
  
  • TEE Certified (Must be able to read, interpret, and bill TEE procedures - NOT just the placement of the probe)
  
  
  
  


• Additional Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Iowa CSR (Required), DEA (Required), Cardiac Fellowship (Preferred, extensive experience acceptable if TEE certified), BLS, ACLS, PALS (Required), COVID Vaccination (Required)
  
  
  
  


• Acknowledgement:
  
  
  
  • Confirming that the candidate has not applied directly to this position to be eligible for onboarding through an agency
  
  
  
  

Certification Requirements:

• ACLS, BLS, Board Certified, Board Eligible, DEA, PALS

State License Requirements:

• Iowa

Additional License Requirements:

• TEE Certified, IMLC Accepted, Iowa CSR Required, Fellowship-trained (Preferred)

Make a Difference in Cardiac Anesthesia

This locum opportunity allows you to contribute to the success of a growing cardiac surgery program while working alongside experienced professionals. Apply now for Job ID #j-190963, and take the next step in your career journey. Join our team near Central City, IA, and become a valued member of our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services.