Locum Opening for Anesthesiologist in Sioux City, Iowa - Competitive Rate + Travel Reimbursement!!
King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Anesthesiology-Cardiac
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/29/24

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in the heart of Sioux City, Iowa? Our facility, founded in 1914, is currently seeking dedicated Anesthesiologists to join our team. As a Level II trauma center with a 238-bed facility, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients.

Fast Facts:

  • Start: As soon as credentialing is complete.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days +/-
  • EMR: Cerner PowerChart.
  • Age Demographic: Mostly adult/geriatric. No complicated adolescent or child procedures.
  • # of Cases Daily: 13 on average
  • # of ORs: 12
  • Annual ER Volume: 25k +/-
  • Trauma Center: Level II
Benefits:
  • Competitive rate - Rate based on level of experience and availability.
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Malpractice/tail coverage
  • 1099-contractor - you keep all the money you make!

If you are an experienced Anesthesiologist ready to make a difference in our community and join our team, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your career and become part of our dedicated team providing exceptional care to our patients.

Job Responsibilities

Average Number of Surgical Cases Per Day: 13

Will the Locum Tenen Physician be Required to Supervise CRNAs? Yes. It will be almost 100% supervision. The CRNAs are very experienced. They work together with the anesthesiologists.

Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Responsible for Preparing the Anesthesia Cart? No

Patient Age Demographic: Mostly adult/geriatric. No complicated adolescent or child procedures.

Procedures Required: General Surgical Cases adult, General Surgical Cases - pediatric, Minor Nerve Blocks, IV Regional anesthesia, Plexus anesthesia, Open Heart Anesthesia, Thoracic Cases, Complex Vascular Cases, Complex Orthopedic Cases, Spinal Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Neurosurgical Cases, Ventilation Management, Local Infiltration

Pain Management Procedures: Acute

Insertion of: Central Line, Arterial line, PA Catheter

Evaluation and Management of Acute Volume / BP Issues required

Qualifications

Active MD/DO license in Iowa or IMLC
BC/BE
Must have strong Cardiac experience - required
Must be willing and able to perform heart cases - required
Covid vaccinated
Active DEA
Must have a minimum of 2 full weeks per month of availability
Clean malpractice and background history
Updated CV with mm/yyyy format
Active ACLS, BLS, and PALS

Working Hours

Schedule Details:
Monday - Friday, (6a-3P):
1 MDA is on vacation every week (except 2 weeks per year). 1 MDA is post call everyday. 1 MDA is on call everyday. 1 MDA is a day shift only. 1 MDA is 2nd call everyday.

Weekends (Saturday/Sunday, 6a-3p):
1 MDA is 1st Call Saturday and is then 2nd Call Sunday. 1 MDA is 2nd Call Saturday and is then 1st Call Sunday. Other 3 MDAs have the weekend off.

Call Details (3p-6a):
1st Call - Provider can go home once all the cases finish and will only come back in if a case adds or called for a central line.
2nd Call - Provider will usually stay late, tends to be back up if a non-cardiac MDA is 1st call.
Call Ratio: 1 in 5

Skills

Must have strong Cardiac experience - required

Must be willing and able to perform heart cases - required

Procedures Required: General Surgical Cases adult, General Surgical Cases - pediatric, Minor Nerve Blocks, IV Regional anesthesia, Plexus anesthesia, Open Heart Anesthesia, Thoracic Cases, Complex Vascular Cases, Complex Orthopedic Cases, Spinal Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Neurosurgical Cases, Ventilation Management, Local Infiltration

Pain Management Procedures: Acute

Insertion of: Central Line, Arterial line, PA Catheter