Locum Anesthesiologist Opportunities in Cedar Valley, IA!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking 1–2 full-time Locum Anesthesiologists to join the hospital team for a facility in the Cedar Valley region, Iowa starting January/February 2026. The role focuses on providing anesthesia care across general, OB, and healthy pediatric cases in a busy OR setting. Candidates who can cover full-time are preferred, but providers available for at least two weeks per month will also be considered.

Dates / Schedule

• Start Date: January–February 2026

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–4:30 PM

• Weekend Coverage: Call only (1st, 2nd, and 3rd call rotation; 1st call is called in ~75% of the time)

• Night Call: Every 3–4 days (7 days/week rotation)

• Clinic: None

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Practice Setting: Hospital-based; 6 physicians and 2 CRNAs on staff

• Operating Rooms: 13 ORs

• Department Volume: 30–50 total cases per day

• Supervision: Some

• EMR: EPIC (transitioning May 2025)

• Patient Population: Adults, OB, and healthy pediatric patients (mostly tonsils/adenoids)

• Procedures / Services:

  • General anesthesia, including OB (with TOLAC) and pediatric cases

  • Conscious sedation (required)

  • No cardiac or neurosurgical cases

• Core Duties:

  • Evaluate and monitor patients before and during surgery

  • Provide anesthesia care in OR and OB settings

  • Coordinate with surgical and nursing teams to ensure patient safety

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Board Certification: Required (No Board-Eligible candidates)

• Licensure: Active Iowa license or IMLC (must provide LOQ at submission)

• Certifications: ACLS and COVID-19 vaccination – Required

• Experience: Clean malpractice record with no settled or pending cases – Required

• Availability: Minimum two weeks per month – Required

• Call Coverage: Must be willing to take night and weekend call