We are seeking a Board Certified or
Board Eligible Cardiovascular/ Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician for locum
tenens coverage in Joplin, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have extensive
experience across a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and vascular procedures,
with general thoracic surgery experience highly valued.
This is an excellent opportunity to
join a multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive operative care to a
diverse community patient population.
Position Highlights
- Initial
Coverage: December 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM through January 2, 3, or potentially
January 8, 2027
- Candidates
unable to cover the entire assignment may be considered through January
2
- Ongoing 2027
Need: 1–2 weeks per month
- Preference for
candidates:
- Within driving
distance
- With no
malpractice history
- Able to commit
to 1–2 weeks per month throughout 2027
- Daily Rate: $6,900/day,
all-inclusive, excluding malpractice and travel/lodging
- Malpractice: $200/day
- Holiday Rate: 1.5x
- Average
Workday: 6–8 hours
- Annual CABG
Volume: Approximately 130 cases
- TAVR Volume: Similar to
CABG volume
Clinical Responsibilities
- Adult
cardiovascular surgery
- Cardiac and
vascular procedures
- Inpatient
rounding and operative care
- Management of
cardiovascular surgical patients
- Collaboration
with cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, and critical care teams
- General
thoracic surgery and interventions are highly beneficial
- Ability to
provide associated cardiac, vascular, and/or thoracic coverage based on
experience
Requirements
- Board Certified
or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular/ Cardiothoracic Surgery
- For Board
Eligible physicians, certification must be obtained within 5 years of
residency
- Active Missouri
medical license or IMLC
- IMLC candidates
are acceptable if they can obtain a Missouri license before the start date
- No minimum
years of experience required
- ACLS required
if requesting conscious sedation privileges
- Flu vaccination
required, or qualifying medical/religious exemption
- COVID
vaccination required, or qualifying medical/religious exemption
- Date Posted: 2026-09-28
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Location:
Joplin, MO 64804
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