Anesthesiology Physician

Location: Sioux City, Iowa known for its rich history and cultural attractions. Approximately 95 miles south of Omaha and 85 miles to Sioux Falls!

Facility: Medical center providing a range of medical services and specialties. It s known for its comprehensive care, including emergency services, surgery, and various specialized medical treatments.

Opportunity:

• Looking for a Locum Anesthesiologist to join their team!
• Call Details:
• 1st Call - Provider can go home once all the cases finish and will only come back in if a case adds or called for a central line.
• 2nd Call - Provider will usually stay late, tends to be back up if a non-cardiac MDA is 1st call.
• Call Ratio: 1 in 5
• Practice Setting: Hospital based. Surgical services department. Level 2 trauma center.
• EMR: Cerner PowerChart
• Average Number of Surgical Cases Per Day: 13
• Will the Locum Physician be Required to Supervise CRNAs? Yes. It will be almost 100% supervision. The CRNAs are very experienced. They work together with the anesthesiologists. The anesthesiologists do oversee.
• Trauma Level/Designation: level 2
• Number of Anesthesiologists in Practice: 5 when fully staffed (seeking 2 full-time due to retirement)
• Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Responsible for Preparing the Anesthesia Cart? No
• Patient Age Demographic: Mostly adult/geriatric. No complicated adolescent or child procedures.
• Number of Operating Rooms: 12
• Annual ER Volume: 25k +/-
• Cardiac experience is required.
• Procedures Required: General Surgical Cases adult, General Surgical Cases - pediatric, Minor Nerve Blocks, IV Regional anesthesia, Plexus anesthesia, Thoracic Cases, Complex Vascular Cases, Complex Orthopedic Cases, Spinal Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Neurosurgical Cases, Ventilation Management, Local Infiltration
• Pain Management Procedures: Acute
• Insertion of: Central Line, Arterial line, PA Catheter
• Evaluation and Management of Acute Volume / BP Issues required

Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.