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Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon Near Sioux City, IA <p>We are seeking a <strong>Cardiothoracic Surgeon </strong> for a locum tenens position near Sioux City, IA. This role involves 24-hour call coverage and inpatient rounds in a hospital setting. The position requires the ability to handle a variety of adult cardiothoracic procedures, as well as trauma cases. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician looking to work independently in a supportive, high-volume environment. </p> <strong>Position Details: </strong> <ul><li><strong>Specialty </strong>: Cardiothoracic Surgery </li><li><strong>Location </strong>: Near Sioux City, IA </li><li><strong>Start Date </strong>: ASAP - Ongoing </li><li><strong>Shift Type </strong>: 24-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM </li><li><strong>On-Call Requirements </strong>: Yes, includes weekends </li><li><strong>Workload </strong>: 24-hour coverage with inpatient rounds, about 1 case per day with potential emergencies </li> </ul> <strong>Hospital and Practice Setting: </strong> <ul><li><strong>Hospital Size </strong>: 120+ beds with 24 ICU beds </li><li><strong>Trauma Level </strong>: Level 2 Trauma Center </li><li><strong>Emergency Room Volume </strong>: 30,000 annual visits (approximately 80 per day) </li><li><strong>Operating Rooms </strong>: 2 dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms with a specialized CVOR team </li><li><strong>Support Staff </strong>: Dedicated APP for inpatient management and clinic follow-ups, as well as a dedicated clinic nurse </li><li><strong>Patient Load </strong>:<ul><li>Clinic: 14 patients per day </li><li>Hospital: 6 patients per day </li><li>Average trauma cases: 10 per day </li><li>Elective cases: 2 per day </li> </ul> </li><li><strong>EMR System </strong>: Cerner </li> </ul> <strong>Procedures and Skills Required: </strong> <ul><li><strong>Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery </strong>:<ul><li>Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) on pump </li><li>Valve repair and replacement </li><li>Maze procedures (including minimally invasive mini-maze) </li><li>Ventricular aneurysmectomy </li><li>General thoracic surgery </li><li>Trauma cases </li> </ul> </li><li><strong>Other Procedures </strong>:<ul><li>TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) performed on Wednesdays </li><li>Trauma management </li><li>Ventricular aneurysmectomy </li> </ul> </li><li><strong>Supervision </strong>: Will supervise 1 PRN CT Surgery APP </li> </ul> <strong>Requirements: </strong> <ul><li><strong>Board Certification </strong>: Required in Cardiothoracic Surgery </li><li><strong>Iowa State License </strong>: Active or in progress </li><li><strong>DEA License </strong>: Required </li><li><strong>Experience </strong>: Strong experience in adult cardiothoracic procedures and trauma cases is essential </li> </ul> <strong>Benefits: </strong> <ul><li>Full travel accommodations provided (including flights, lodging, and transportation) </li><li>Opportunity to work independently in a highly skilled and well-supported environment </li> </ul><p>This locum tenens opportunity provides a comprehensive and challenging role in cardiothoracic surgery, with a supportive team and state-of-the-art facilities. The position offers a blend of scheduled surgeries and emergency cases, with full travel coverage provided for the physician. </p><p><strong>Job ID </strong>: j- </p> <strong>HDAJOBS </strong> <strong>MDSTAFF </strong>