Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Iowa City, IA

Job description

This job at a glance
• Dates needed: Starting August 18, 2025 – Ongoing
• Shift type: 8-hour day shifts
• Assignment type: Hospital-based Anesthesiology
• Call required: Optional
• Board certification required: Yes

Job description

About the facility
A nationally recognized academic medical center in eastern Iowa is seeking a locum Anesthesiologist for scheduled day shifts with optional call. The facility is a top-tier teaching hospital with a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You’ll work alongside residents, fellows, and attending-level professionals in a highly structured, academically enriched environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for anesthesiologists who enjoy working in highly organized, academic settings that blend leading-edge medicine with professional support. Despite being an academic facility, the team is described as down-to-earth, team-oriented, and efficient—making this assignment appealing for those who appreciate structure without pretension.

About the facility location
Located in Iowa City, this opportunity places you in one of the most livable small cities in the Midwest. Known for its vibrant arts scene, university-town energy, and walkable downtown, this area offers an easy blend of culture, affordability, and community charm. It’s perfect for locum physicians who want a balance of professional challenge and personal quality of life.

About the clinician's workday
You’ll work standard day shifts—five 8-hour days per week—with optional call for those who want to increase earnings. Start and end times are flexible. The hospital runs a high-functioning OR schedule, with full support staff, Epic EMR, and a wide range of surgical specialties.

Additional job details
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 7a–5p (flexible)
• Call: Optional
• EMR: Epic
• Location type: On-Site
• Facility type: Acute Care / Academic Medical Center
• Trauma Level: Not specified
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

Requirements
• Board Certified in Anesthesiology
• Active IA license (or willing to obtain)
• Academic or teaching hospital experience preferred but not required
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, structured environment

This role is ideal for anesthesiologists who enjoy academic excellence, consistent schedules, and team-based medicine—without the long-term strings of a full-time position.