Locums - Des Moines, Iowa, Neurointerventionalist Opening

Locum Tenens Iowa

Locums – Des Moines, Iowa | Urgent Need Neurointerventionalist Opportunity

Clinical Role
Provide specialized neurointerventional coverage in a high-volume, stroke-focused hospital setting. This role centers on emergent stroke intervention, including thrombectomy procedures, with 24-hour call coverage and strong multidisciplinary support.

Start Dates:

April 13 – April 19, 2026
April 22 – April 26, 2026

Assignment Type: Locum Tenens (24-hour call blocks)

Position Highlights:

24-hour call coverage (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
High-volume stroke center (~1,000 stroke patients annually)
Significant thrombectomy volume (~165 cases annually)
Strong support from neurology and interventional radiology teams
Hospital-based, no outpatient or telehealth responsibilities
IMLC accepted

Schedule & Coverage

24-hour on-call coverage blocks
Continuous call with callback responsibilities
Schedule may vary based on provider availability

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Setting: Inpatient Hospital (Stroke-Focused Care)

Patient Population: Adult

Responsibilities Include:

Providing 24-hour on-call neurointerventional coverage
Performing emergent mechanical thrombectomy procedures
Responding to stroke alerts and urgent callbacks
Managing inpatient neurovascular intervention cases
Performing image-guided vascular procedures
Collaborating with neurology and IR teams for coordinated stroke care
Ensuring timely, high-quality stroke interventions

Procedures:

Mechanical thrombectomy – required
Image-guided vascular interventions
Neurovascular emergency procedures

Support & Technology

Facility Details:

Hospital-based stroke program
9 neurologists on staff
Dedicated interventional radiology support team

Technology:

EMR: Epic

Requirements

Fellowship trained in Interventional Radiology (IR) or Interventional Neuroradiology/Neurology (INR) – required
Must be able to perform thrombectomies independently – required
Active Iowa license Required
Active DEA – required
Active CSA – required

Organization & Team

Established stroke program with multidisciplinary collaboration
Strong neurology and IR team support
Focus on acute stroke intervention and neurovascular care

About Des Moines, Iowa

Location & Access: Capital city of Iowa with a regional airport and easy travel access
Lifestyle & Community: Growing metro area with a mix of urban amenities and midwestern charm
Attractions: Dining, arts scene, outdoor trails, and community events
Quality of Life: Affordable cost of living with a strong healthcare community

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