Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Iowa / Locum Tenens / Locums Cardiothorac

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 HDAJOBS MDSTAFF