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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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