Cardiothoracic Surgery physician needed in Missouri for call-only coverage near Joplin Regional Airport. This is beeper call with a 20-minute response time, supporting a short-staffed service across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Highlights:
- Call-only coverage
- Looking for a couple of locums to help cover about 20 call shifts per month
- Adult patient population with mix of inpatient and outpatient coverage
Practice Setting:
- Cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and outpatient environments
- Admissions required
- No APP supervision and no resident or teaching responsibilities
- Stroke-certified hospital
Schedule:
- Call coverage runs 7A to 7A
- Supplemental coverage for staffing gaps, multiple providers can share coverage
- Specific dates are available across late summer through year-end, with additional coverage authorized into late 2026
Cases and Procedures:
- General CV and thoracic surgery, open and endoscopic, including lung resections and chest wall or pleural procedures
- Cardiac cases including CABG, valve repair and replacement, and aorto-thoracic aneurysm work
- Structural and device experience preferred, including TAVR, permanent pacemakers, AICD, and LVAD exposure
- ICU and line-based skills preferred, including vent management, bronchoscopy, and central, arterial, PA catheter, and IABP placement
Requirements:
- Must be an MD or DO
- Board Certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
- Active Missouri medical license required
- ACLS, ATLS, and BLS required
Travel Accommodations:
- Nearest airport is Joplin Regional Airport
- Lodging recommendation provided, TownePlace Suites
If you want first look at the upcoming call dates and how they're splitting coverage between providers, send me a quick note and I'll share the details.