Locum Cardiologist Physician (MD/DO) – Mason City, IA

Locum Cardiologist Physician (MD/DO) – Mason City, IA

Setting: Mix of Both (Outpatient Clinic, Regional Outreach Sites, and Inpatient Hospital Service)

Location: Mason City, IA (with Regional Outreach Clinics)

Job Type: Locum Tenens (Full-Time or Block Coverage)

Specialty: General Cardiology (Fellowship Trained – General, Echo, Nuclear)

Start Date: January 2027 (Temporary Privileges Available)

Schedule: Monday – Thursday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Friday (8:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

Call Rotation: 1:4 Weeknights | 1:5 or 1:6 Weekends

EMR: EPIC

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

Looking for a rewarding, well-supported locum cardiology opportunity with an early Friday finish and active academic teaching? Join a thriving, multi-disciplinary cardiovascular practice in North Iowa!

Practice alongside a collaborative team of 9+ cardiologists, 2 cardiac surgeons, and 7 APPs, while mentoring 9 cardiology fellows. With temporary privileges available for a smooth January start, a manageable daily patient volume, and full EPIC EMR integration, this role offers an ideal blend of clinical variety, teamwork, and work-life balance.

Key Position Highlights & Perks

• Early Friday Finish: Clinic wraps up at 12:30 PM on Fridays (office remains open in the afternoon for patient calls).

• Flexible Block Cadence: Full-time (4 weeks/month) preferred, or commit to a minimum of 2 weeks per month.

• Academic & Teaching Component: Mentor and teach alongside a dedicated group of 9 Cardiology Fellows during hospital and reading rotations.

• Comprehensive Support: Supported by a team nursing model, dedicated cardiology APPs, and in-house medical imaging.

• Fast-Track Onboarding: Temporary privileges available to get you credentialed and practicing quickly.

• Travel & Lodging Covered: Flights, rental car, mileage, and lodging expenses covered per assignment guidelines.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient & Outreach Clinic: Manage 15–20 clinic patients per day (30-minute or 20/40 templates; no procedures done in the clinic) across the Mason City hub and regional outreach locations (including Belmond, Clarion, Iowa Falls, Emmetsburg, New Hampton, and surrounding communities).

• Inpatient & DOW Rotation: When rotating as Doctor of the Week (DOW), round on 15–25 cardiology inpatients, handle admissions/discharges, teach fellows, and perform TEEs and Cardioversions.

• Diagnostic Readings: Rotate as Echo/Nuclear reader (with fellow support) and interpret EKGs and Heart Monitors.

Candidate Requirements

• Board Status: Board Certified (BC) or Truly Board Eligible (within 5 years of fellowship completion) in Cardiology (Required).

• Training: Fellowship trained in Cardiology (General, Nuclear, and/or Echo) (Required).

• Licensure: Active Iowa State Medical License or active IMLC with Letter of Qualification (LOQ) in hand at submission (Required).

• Availability: Minimum 2 weeks per month availability (4 weeks/month ideal) starting January 2027 (Required).

• Background: Clean malpractice and background history (Required).

How to Apply

These desirable Midwest cardiology blocks fill rapidly! To be submitted for immediate name clearance, please reply with:

1. Updated CV (formatted with MM/YYYY dates and clear gap explanations)

2. Proof of Active IA License or IMLC with LOQ

3. Board Certification / Fellowship verification

4. Current Availability (2–4 weeks/month starting January 2027)