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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $400 to $500 per hour in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Employer: Curative
Pay: $400 to $500 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Curative to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery MD in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403!

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Iowa - Weekend Only, Light Volume

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician locums opportunity in Iowa in Cedar Rapids, offering weekend-only call coverage with manageable case volume.


Highlights:

  • Weekend only call coverage
  • Light volume, 2 to 6 cases per weekend
  • Full or half weekend options
  • Ongoing recurring coverage


Practice Setting:

  • Inpatient Level III hospital
  • Adult-only patient population
  • Established cardiothoracic program
  • Full cardiovascular surgical support onsite


Schedule:

  • 1 to 2 weekends per month
  • Typical coverage Friday evening through Monday morning
  • Additional holiday and vacation weekends available
  • Consistent weekend blocks throughout the year


Cases and Procedures:

  • Full scope cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery
  • Open heart and pacemaker procedures
  • Mix of operative cases and consultative call
  • Approximately 150 heart cases annually


Requirements:

  • Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician
  • Active Iowa license or IMLC in hand
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and DEA


Travel Accommodations:

  • Airfare, lodging, rental car, and mileage covered


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Location/Region: Des Moines, IA

Salary : $400 - $500

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