Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

263 bed facility in Dubuque, Iowa has an ongoing need for a cardiac surgeon beginning in November. Board eligible within two years welcome to apply. REQUIREMENTS: Board Certified or truly Board Eligible (under 2 years) in Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgery; must have BLS certification. LICENSING REQUIREMENT: Candidates that ALREADY possess an ACTIVE Iowa License is HIGHLY preferred due to the timeline. IMLC LOQ in hand a must. Those that do not hold an active license or the LOQ will be rejected. SCHEDULE: Scheduled consists of office hours on Monday-Thursday 8a-5p and Friday 8a-4p (these hours are for both the surgeon and NP, so the surgeon may not be in the office during all these hours). Need 1-2 weeks per month of consistent coverage. Call will be required, but the schedule will vary to include weeknights and weekends. TRAVEL: Local candidates within driving distance are always preferred, but if a candidate is out of driving-distance range and needs flights/rental car, then please indicate specific travel needs on the Stratum Med form. Feel free to email, call, or text me about this, or any other opportunities. Conrad Feller, BSN, RN Locum Recruiter Ascend Medical

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