Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Palm Careers; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 358,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Careers is seeking a Locum Cardiac Anesthesiologist for a Northern Iowa community hospital. The assignment involves a mix of cardiac and general anesthesia with about 1 heart case per day and 5–7 general cases daily. The team includes 6 anesthesiologists; coverage may include supervising CRNA students.

Cerner is used with a transition to EPIC, and 8 operating rooms operate concurrently. Open-heart surgeries are projected around 90 this year; credentialing is estimated at 8–12 weeks, with a

Qualifications

• Board-certified anesthesiologist with cardiac anesthesia experience required.
• Comfort with both cardiac and general cases.
• Willingness to work with CRNA students.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac and general anesthesia coverage.
• Collaborate with anesthesia team during coverage.
• Supervise CRNA students as needed during cases.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia experience

Comfort with cardiac and general cases

Willingness to supervise CRNA students

Education

Board Certified Anesthesiologist

Job description

Locum Tenens Opportunity - Cardiac Anesthesiologist | Northern Iowa Community

A reputable and growing hospital-based cardiac surgery program in a Northern Iowa community is seeking a Locum Cardiac Anesthesiologist to assist with ongoing coverage needs throughout 2025. This facility is a Trauma Level II center with an active surgical schedule and a supportive anesthesia team.

Assignment Dates:

• Weeks beginning in May, June, July & more this year

Opportunity Highlights:

• Mix of cardiac and general anesthesia – approximately 1 heart case/day (not every day), with 5-7 general cases/day
• 6 anesthesiologists in group practice
• Predominantly solo cases; occasional supervision of CRNA students
• On rare occasions, may need to oversee CRNAs at a nearby ASC if no cardiac cases are scheduled
• EMR: Cerner (transitioning to EPIC); some paper charting
• 8 ORs in use concurrently
• Patients range from adolescent to geriatric; very sick pediatric patients referred elsewhere
• Estimated credentialing time: 8-12 weeks

Requirements:

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist
• Cardiac anesthesia experience required
• Comfort with both cardiac and general cases
• Willingness to work alongside CRNA students

About the Program: This cardiac program is on a trajectory for growth and stabilization with the recent signing of a long-term cardiac surgeon. Projected to perform approximately 90 open-heart surgeries this year, the facility offers a collaborative environment and an excellent opportunity for locum providers to support a rebuilding cardiac team.