Company:
MD Staff, LLC
Location: Sioux City
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / 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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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