Description

Doctor of Medicine | Anesthesiology - General/Other
Location: Mason City, IA
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: $500,000 to $575,000 per year
Shift Information: Days
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Cardiac Anesthesiologist – North Central Iowa

Hospital-Based | No Call | Locum Available | $575K Total Package

Description

Join a dynamic anesthesia team consisting of seven physicians and twelve CRNAs providing care at a progressive hospital and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in North Central Iowa. The group covers a broad range of cases, including cardiac, thoracic, vascular, neuro, orthopedic, pediatric, and obstetric surgeries.

This growing cardiac surgery program offers a hospital-based practice with a Level 2 Trauma ER. The position includes cardiac surgery coverage Monday through Thursday with general cases assigned if no cardiac cases are scheduled. Weekend general call is limited to six weekends per year and one holiday annually. Occasional oversight of CRNAs at the ASC may be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for cardiac surgeries and general surgical cases

• Cover cardiac call Monday through Thursday; weekend and holiday call limited to general cases (6 weekends + 1 holiday/year)

• Oversee CRNA providers as needed, especially at ASC when no cardiac cases are scheduled

• Utilize Cerner EMR (transitioning to EPIC) and some paper documentation

• Participate in quality improvement and collaborative care efforts within the surgical team

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiac Anesthesiology (within 3 years of eligibility with plans to test) – Required

• Cardiac Fellowship and/or TEE Certification (must be able to read, interpret, and bill TEE procedures) – Required prior to start

• Iowa medical license or IMLC membership (or willingness to obtain) – Required

• Iowa CSR – Required

• DEA verbal confirmation – Required

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications – Required

• COVID-19 vaccinated – Required

• Locum candidates accepted; no visa sponsorship available

Working Hours

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Extended hours as needed for cardiac or complex cases

• No routine call requirements except limited weekend and holiday general call

Skills

• Proficiency in cardiac anesthesia and advanced TEE interpretation

• Ability to provide care for a diverse patient demographic including adolescents to geriatrics

• Strong collaboration and communication skills within a multidisciplinary team

• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Compensation and Benefits

• Total package: $575,000 (salary + benefits)

• $50,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment

• Up to $100,000 education loan repayment

• Moving allowance up to $10,000

• Premium paid health insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Professional liability coverage

• $2,500 medical allowance

• 8 weeks vacation (including CME time)

• $10,000 education allowance

• Profit-sharing opportunities