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MD Staff, LLC lists this Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Iowa / Locum Tenens / Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in Iowa Job opportunity in sioux city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

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