Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inCentralIowa

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Maxwell (IA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 386,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks a cardiothoracic surgeon for inpatient, OR and ER coverage on a beeper-call basis in Central Iowa. Assignment spans January–March 2027 with weekend coverage throughout the year.

Competence in coronary bypass, aortic/mitral valve, thoracic and dissection procedures is required or negotiable. On-site support and continuity of care are provided by a three-APP team.

Qualifications

• Board certification in CT surgery negotiable.
• Experience with coronary bypass, valve, thoracic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Be on beeper call for emergent cases.
• Perform inpatient rounding during coverage periods.
• Provide care in OR/ER as assigned, on-site.
• Collaborate with APP team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Emergency call handling

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-224481-MD-IA

Title: MD

Dates Needed: January - March 2027; weekend coverage throughout the year

Shift Type: Call

Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Negotiable

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

Iowa license in hand a huge plus (needs to have IMLC at a minimum). This hospital-based facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support coordinated locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings. The facility is seeking coverage for a surgeon's leave in early 2027 as well as ongoing weekend call relief, and provides on-site resources necessary to facilitate continuity of care throughout each assigned period. A department APP team of three is available to support clinical operations during the assignment.

Location: Central Iowa

About the Clinician's Workday

The cardiothoracic surgeon will serve on beeper call for emergent cases and will conduct inpatient rounding throughout each assigned coverage period. Call coverage is structured as solo call while on assignment, spanning inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings on an on-site basis. The clinician must demonstrate competency with coronary bypass, aortic valve, mitral valve, thoracic, and aortic dissection procedures.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable

Support Staff: 3 APPs total in department

Patient Population: All Ages

Call Ratio/Schedule: Solo call while on assignment

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: No

Government: No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details