Physician Cardiology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Permanent Cardiac Anesthesiologist – $575K Package + $50K Bonus | Mason City, IA
Location: Mason City, Iowa
Schedule: Full-Time | Weekday cardiac call + shared general weekend/holiday call
Setting: Hospital-based + ASC | Level II Trauma Center

Position Highlights

Join a growing cardiac surgery program in North Central Iowa as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist within a progressive health system. Work alongside a team of 7 Anesthesiologists and 12 CRNAs, providing services across a wide range of cases with primary cardiac responsibilities and general OR support.

Scope of Practice

• Provide anesthesia for cardiac, thoracic, vascular, neuro, ortho, OB, pediatric, and general cases

• Serve as primary anesthesiologist for cardiac surgeries; support general OR when no cardiac cases

• Read, interpret, and bill for TEEs – probe placement only is not sufficient

• Documentation: Cerner (transitioning to EPIC) + limited paper charting

• Case volume: ~1 cardiac case/day (not daily), 5–7 general cases/day

• 8 ORs in simultaneous use

• No pain clinic responsibilities

Call Expectations

Cardiac call: Monday–Thursday
General call: ~6 weekends/year + 1 holiday/year (shared)

Candidate Requirements (All Required)

• Board Certified/Eligible in Anesthesiology

• Cardiac Fellowship or TEE Certification (must interpret, not just place probe)

• Iowa medical license or IMLC eligibility (must obtain prior to start)

• IA CSR & DEA registration – Required

• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification – Required

• COVID-19 vaccination – Required

H1B candidates accepted. J1 not accepted.
No reimbursement for credentialing or licensing fees.

Compensation & Benefits

Total Comp Package: $575,000 (includes salary + benefits)
Sign-On Bonus: $50,000 (3-year commitment required)
Loan Repayment: Up to $100,000
Relocation Allowance: Up to $10,000
Malpractice Insurance: Provided with tail coverage
Health Insurance: Premium-paid
Vacation: 8 weeks total (includes CME)
CME Allowance: $10,000 + $2,500 medical allowance
Profit Sharing Plan
Disability: Short- and long-term options

Why Mason City, Iowa?

A regional hub just 2 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Mason City offers:

• Affordable housing + short commutes

• Top-rated schools and safe neighborhoods

• Cultural gems like the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic Park Inn

• Access to lakes, hiking, biking, arts, dining, and more

• A warm, family-friendly Midwestern lifestyle

Apply today to join a thriving, collegial anesthesia team with a high-impact role in a supportive and innovative health system.