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Locums - Des Moines, Iowa | Neurointerventionalist Opportunity (IMLC Accepted)

Clinical Role

Join a comprehensive stroke program in Des Moines, Iowa, providing neurointerventional coverage for acute stroke patients requiring emergent thrombectomy and neurovascular intervention. This ongoing locums opportunity offers hospital-based practice in a high-volume stroke center with strong multidisciplinary support.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

• ASAP

Duration:

• Ongoing

Coverage Needs:

• 14 shifts per month
• Flexible scheduling based on provider availability

Schedule:

• 24-hour call coverage blocks
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
• Continuous call coverage with callback responsibilities

Position Highlights

• Ongoing locums opportunity
• IMLC accepted
• Comprehensive stroke program
• High-volume thrombectomy practice
• Dedicated neurology and interventional radiology support
• Epic EMR system
• Hospital-based practice setting

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Hospital-based
• Stroke-focused neurointerventional service

Stroke Program Volume:

• Approximately 1,000 stroke patients annually
• Approximately 165 thrombectomy procedures annually

Coverage Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour thrombectomy call coverage
• Perform emergent mechanical thrombectomy procedures
• Respond to acute stroke alerts
• Manage urgent callback cases
• Provide inpatient neurovascular intervention services
• Collaborate closely with neurology and interventional radiology teams
• Deliver timely, evidence-based stroke care

Services Provided:

• Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
• Image-guided vascular interventions
• Acute stroke response and management
• Neurovascular emergency procedures
• Inpatient neurovascular interventions

Support & Technology

Neurology Team:

• Nine neurologists on staff

Support Staff:

• Dedicated interventional radiology team supporting thrombectomy procedures and call coverage

EMR System:

• Epic

Requirements

• Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology or Interventional Neuroradiology/Neurology – Required
• Must be able to independently perform mechanical thrombectomies – Required
• Active Iowa medical license – Required, or
• Active IMLC with Letter of Qualification (LOQ) available at time of name clear – Required
• Experience providing emergency stroke intervention coverage – Required

Organization & Team

• Established comprehensive stroke program
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Dedicated neurology and interventional radiology support teams
• High-volume neurovascular practice
• Ongoing coverage opportunity

About Des Moines, Iowa

Location & Access: Des Moines, Iowa's capital city, is centrally located in the Midwest and offers convenient access to major metropolitan areas through a modern airport and interstate system.

Lifestyle & Community: Des Moines combines the amenities of a larger metropolitan area with Midwestern hospitality, featuring vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a strong business community.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy extensive trail systems, parks, golf courses, lakes, and year-round recreational opportunities throughout central Iowa.

Attractions: The city offers a thriving arts scene, professional sports, award-winning restaurants, farmers markets, cultural festivals, and numerous entertainment venues.

Quality of Life: Des Moines consistently ranks among the nation's best places to live due to its affordable cost of living, excellent healthcare, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life.

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