Locum Tenens - Anesthesiology opening in: Sioux City, IA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Anesthesiology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/28/24
Locum Tenens - Anesthesiologist - Sioux City, IA
Assignment Details:
Start Date: September 2024 (temp privileges available for a quick start). End date: Ongoing
Coverage: Full-time, Monday through Friday with some weekend call
Call Schedule:
1 MD on call every day
1 MD as 2nd call every day
1 MD post call every day
1 MD on day shift only
Call Ratio: 1 in 5
Weekend Call: Alternating 1st and 2nd call on Saturdays and Sundays
1st Call: Can go home once cases are finished; returns if called in
2nd Call: Stays late and serves as backup for non-cardiac MDAs
Practice Setting:
Facility: Hospital-based surgical services department in a Level 2 trauma center
Number of Operating Rooms: 12
Average Surgical Cases Per Day: 13
EMR System: Cerner PowerChart
Patient Demographic: Mostly adult and geriatric patients
Responsibilities:
Supervision of experienced CRNAs (almost 100% supervision)
Performing a range of anesthesia procedures including:
General anesthesia for both adult and pediatric cases
Minor nerve blocks, IV regional anesthesia, plexus anesthesia
Open heart anesthesia, thoracic, and complex vascular cases
Spinal and epidural anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and neurosurgical cases
Ventilation management, local infiltration, and pain management
Insertion of central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters
Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
Requirements:
Board Certification: Required
Licensure: Active Iowa license or IMLC (Required)
Experience: Strong cardiac experience required; ability to perform heart cases
Certifications: COVID-19 vaccination required
Availability: Must note when available to start at time of name clear
Additional Information:
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 days
Call: Opportunity for weekend call coverage; new locums typically not scheduled for immediate first call
Rate Structure:
Hourly Rate Cap: $325
Nightly Call Rate Cap: $400
On-Call Daily Rate Cap: $3,000
Call Back and Holiday Call Back Rates: To be determined
This opportunity is ideal for a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist with strong cardiac experience, looking for a full-time locum tenens position. The role involves working in a well-established team in a Level 2 trauma center, providing comprehensive anesthesia care and supervision of experienced CRNAs.