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Locum Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon – Dubuque, Iowa
(IMLC Accepted – LOQ must be in hand)

Assignment Overview

• Dates Needed:

  • July 28, 8:00 AM – August 1, 5:00 PM

  • September 1, 8:00 AM – September 5, 5:00 PM

  • December 22, 8:00 AM - December 26, 5:00 PM

• Ongoing Coverage: 1–2 weeks per month preferred

• Schedule:

  • Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Includes office, inpatient, and call coverage

• Call: Required (includes weeknights and weekends)

  • Emergency surgeries included during call

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Clinical Responsibilities

• Adult patient population only

• Daily Volumes:

  • Consults: 3–5/day

  • Inpatient Rounds: 2–5/day

• Procedures Performed:

  • ~10–20 per month (~150–200/year)

• Procedures Required:

  • Cardiac (open heart), thoracic (chest surgery)

  • Preferred (not required):

    • Vascular surgery

    • TAVR

    • Endarterectomy

    • Valve replacements/repairs

    • Thoracotomies

    • Chest tube placement

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Support & Facility Info

• NP assists with morning rounds and office post-op visits

• NP helps manage hospital calls during office hours

• EMR: Cerner

• Facility Beds: 263

• Trauma Level: III

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Requirements

• Board Status:

  • Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible (within 2 years)

  • Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgery

• Certifications: BLS – Required

• License:

  • Active Iowa License – Highly Preferred

  • IMLC – LOQ in hand required if not IA licensed

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• A rated malpractice
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Prepaid travel and lodging

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness