Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Cardiology - General/Other in Mason City, IA

Doctor of Medicine | Cardiology - General/Other
Location: Mason City, IA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

General Cardiology Physician - Locum Tenens - Mason City, IA

Position Overview


Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Cardiologist for a full-time locum tenens opportunity in Mason City, Iowa, beginning January 2027 or as soon as available.


The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology services, including clinic consultations, hospital rounding, admissions, discharges, diagnostic interpretation, and regional outreach coverage.


The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in General Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, or Echocardiography and comfortable working in a collaborative teaching environment.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: General Cardiology
• Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
• Location: Mason City, IA
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: January 2027 / ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient / Outreach Clinics
• EMR: Epic
• Teaching Opportunity: Yes
• Call: Required
• Temporary Privileges: May Be Available

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
• Clinic Days: Monday-Friday
• Patient Contact Hours: Approximately 7 Per Full Day
• Ideal Availability: 4 Weeks Per Month
• Minimum Availability: 2 Weeks Per Month
• Weekday Call Rotation: Approximately 1:4
• Weekend Call Rotation: Approximately 1:5 or 1:6
• Weeknight Call: 5:00 PM-8:00 AM, Monday-Thursday
• Friday Call: 12:30 PM-8:00 AM
• Weekend Call: 24-Hour Coverage, 8:00 AM-8:00 AM

Patient Population / Volume

• Clinic Volume: Approximately 15-20 Patients Per Day
• Hospital Census: Approximately 15-25 Patients Daily
• Patient Population: Primarily Medicare and Commercially Insured Adults
• Appointment Templates: 30-Minute or 20/40-Minute Visits
• Exam Rooms: 2 Per Provider

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide General Cardiology Consultations and Follow-Up Care
• Evaluate and Manage Acute and Chronic Cardiovascular Conditions
• Conduct Inpatient Cardiology Rounding
• Perform Hospital Admissions and Discharges
• Serve as Doctor of the Week (DOW) During Assigned Rotations
• Interpret Echocardiograms and Nuclear Cardiology Studies
• Interpret Electrocardiograms (EKGs) and Cardiac Monitors
• Perform Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Perform Electrical Cardioversions
• Participate in Outpatient Clinic and Outreach Rotations
• Collaborate With Cardiology Fellows During Diagnostic Interpretation
• Supervise and Teach Fellows During Hospital Service
• Coordinate Care With Cardiologists, APPs, and Cardiac Surgeons
• Participate in Weekday and Weekend Call Coverage
• Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation in Epic

Outreach Coverage


The physician will rotate between the primary practice in Mason City and additional regional outreach locations, including:

• Belmond, IA
• Clarion, IA
• Iowa Falls, IA
• Emmetsburg, IA
• New Hampton, IA
• Other Regional Outreach Locations as Needed

Outreach assignments are incorporated into the regular clinic and hospital coverage rotation.

Clinical Environment / Support

• Established Multispecialty Cardiology Practice
• 9+ Cardiologists, Including PRN Physicians
• 2 Cardiac Surgeons
• 5 Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers
• 2 Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistants
• Team-Based Nursing Support
• Cardiology Fellowship Program With 9 Fellows
• On-Site Medical Imaging
• Epic EMR
• No Procedures Performed in the Outpatient Clinic

Required Clinical Skills

• General Cardiology
• Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiovascular Management
• Echocardiogram Interpretation
• Nuclear Cardiology Interpretation
• EKG and Heart Monitor Interpretation
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Electrical Cardioversion
• Hospital Rounding, Admissions, and Discharges
• Cardiovascular Diagnostic Evaluation
• Cardiology Fellowship Teaching and Collaboration

Requirements

• Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible in Cardiology - Required
• Board-Eligible Candidates Must Be Within 5 Years of Fellowship Completion
• Cardiology Fellowship Training - Required
• Active Iowa Medical License or Active IMLC With Letter of Qualification (LOQ) - Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiology - Required
• Minimum Availability of 2 Weeks Per Month - Required
• Experience With General Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, or Echocardiography
• Proficiency in TEE and Cardioversion
• Ability to Interpret Echocardiograms, Nuclear Studies, EKGs, and Heart Monitors
• Experience Managing Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiology Patients
• Willingness to Participate in Regional Outreach Coverage
• Ability to Participate in Weekday and Weekend Call Rotations
• Comfortable Working With and Teaching Cardiology Fellows
• Clean Malpractice and Background History - Required
• Epic EMR Experience - Preferred

Submission Requirements

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of Active Iowa Medical License or Active IMLC With LOQ
• Cardiology Board Certification or Board Eligibility Documentation
• Proof of Cardiology Fellowship Completion
• Confirmation of Minimum 2 Weeks Per Month Availability
• Preferred Monthly Availability and Earliest Start Date
• Clean Malpractice and Background History
• Documentation of Relevant Cardiology Experience

Credentialing

• Temporary Privileges May Be Available for January 2027 Coverage
• Active Iowa License or IMLC With LOQ Required at Name Clear
• Board Certification or Qualifying Board Eligibility Required at Name Clear
• Fellowship Training Verification Required
• Minimum Availability Confirmation Required
• Clean Malpractice and Background Review Required