MercyOne Siouxland is seeking a Locum Anesthesiologist to join their team.

Schedule Details

• Weekdays: Monday – Friday
• 1 MDA is on vacation weekly (except for 2 weeks per year).
• 1 MDA is post-call daily.
• 1 MDA is on call daily.
• 1 MDA is a day shift only.
• 1 MDA is second call daily.
• Weekends (Saturday/Sunday):
• 1 MDA is first call on Saturday and then second call on Sunday.
• 1 MDA is second call on Saturday and then first call on Sunday.
• Other 3 MDAs have the weekend off.

Call Details

• 1st Call: Provider can go home once all cases finish and will return only if a case is added or there's a need for a central line.
• 2nd Call: Provider will usually stay late as backup if a non-cardiac MDA is on first call.

Practice Setting

• Hospital-based in the surgical services department.
• Level 2 trauma center.
• Utilizes Cerner PowerChart EMR.
• Average number of surgical cases per day: 13.
• Requires supervision of CRNAs, who are experienced and work collaboratively with anesthesiologists.

Requirements

• Cardiac experience required.
• Familiarity with a range of procedures, including general surgical cases, nerve blocks, thoracic and vascular cases, and ventilation management.
• Pain management procedures: acute.
• Insertion and management of central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters.
• Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues.

Demographic and Facility Information

• Mostly adult/geriatric patient demographic.
• No complicated adolescent or child procedures.
• 12 operating rooms.
• Annual ER volume: ~25,000.
• Trauma level designation: Level 2.
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days +/-.

Qualifications

• Board Certified is required.
• Licensing is open to all candidates.
• COVID Vaccine status should be noted at the time of name clearance.

This position requires full-time coverage. The local community is supported with designated trauma care, ensuring a comprehensive emergency service experience.