Facility in IA Needs a Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist
Weatherby Healthcare · Des Moines, IA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Schedule
Mon - Fri, 7 am - 3 pm or 7 am - 5 pm with 1:3 call.
Responsibilities
- Handle approximately 1,200 cases per month.
- Provide call coverage including primary OR, backup OR, and 24‑hour OB call.
- Manage holiday week coverage as needed.
- Work on cardiac cases (cardiac experience not required).
- No pediatric or transplant cases are assigned.
- Enter assignment details and time via the online portal.
Requirements
- Proficiency in general anesthesia, trauma, and endoscopy; OB experience preferred.
- Experience with high‑volume trauma (approximately 700 trauma cases annually, mostly blunt force and agricultural).
Benefits
- Paid malpractice insurance.
- Pre‑paid travel and housing expenses.
- 24‑hour access to a Weatherby Healthcare consultant.
- Charter member of NALTO.
Pay
Competitive compensation.
About the role
This locum tenens position provides anesthesia services for a busy facility, covering general anesthesia, trauma, endoscopy, OB (preferred), and cardiac cases. The role involves OR call, backup OR, 24‑hour OB call, and holiday week coverage, with no pediatric or transplant assignments.