Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Weekend Only, Light Volume

Curative; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 332,000 - 461,000; Part time

Job summary

Curative is seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgeon to cover weekend blocks in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role emphasizes light volume with Friday evening through Monday morning coverage and limited weekend call.

Candidates will provide full scope cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery coverage in an inpatient setting, handling open-heart procedures, pacemaker work, and related care as part of an established program.

Qualifications

• Must be MD or DO.
• Active Iowa license or Interstate Medical Licensure Compact eligibility.
• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• ACLS, BLS, and DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend call coverage in an established cardiothoracic surgery program.
• Mix of operative cases and consultative call responsibilities.
• Includes open-heart surgery, pacemaker procedures, and cardiovascular surgical care.

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Active Iowa medical license or IMLC eligibility

ACLS, BLS, and DEA required

Job description

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Weekend Only, Light Volume

Provide weekend call coverage within an established cardiothoracic surgery program featuring manageable case volume and recurring coverage opportunities throughout the year.

Practice & Cases

• Inpatient adult cardiothoracic surgery setting
• Full scope cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery coverage
• Mix of operative cases and consultative call responsibilities
• Includes open-heart surgery, pacemaker procedures, and cardiovascular surgical care

Schedule

• 1-2 weekends per month
• Typical coverage runs from Friday evening through Monday morning
• Additional holiday and vacation coverage opportunities available
• Call coverage limited to assigned weekends

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Active Iowa license required or open to Interstate Medical Licensure Compact physicians
• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• ACLS, BLS, and DEA required

Logistics

• Airfare, lodging, rental car, and mileage are covered
• Travel arrangements coordinated before each assignment

We'd be happy to review upcoming weekend coverage blocks and the cardiothoracic surgery case mix with you.