Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Cardiovascular Surgery Locum Tenens Missouri

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
• Job Class: Locum Tenens
• Provider Type: Physician
• Provider Credentials: MD/DO
• Board Status: Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Number of Positions: 1

• Estimated Start Date: December 18, 2026
• Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: December 18, 7am to January 2, 3, or 8th for cardiac and associated skills whether thoracic or vascular. If there is a candidate that cannot do the entire stretch, facility is ok for coverage till January 2nd.
• 2027: An ongoing 1 or 2 weeks per month.
• Schedule Details: Average workday is 6 to 8 hours.
• Number of Shifts Needed per Month: High-volume surgical team. Current volume is about 130 CABG annually. TAVR volume is similar.
• Procedures: Cardiac and associated skills whether thoracic or vascular.
• Certifications Needed: Relevant certifications for cardiovascular surgery.
• Patient Population/Case Load: High-volume surgical team.
• Case Mix: Collaborative and experienced heart team includes 5 Interventional Cardiologists, 2 General Cardiologists, 1 Electrophysiologist, and 2 Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons. Dedicated CV OR team, including anesthesia, perfusion, and CVICU support.
• EMR in Use: Transitioning to Epic EMR for enhanced efficiency and care coordination.

• License: An active Missouri state license or an IMLC membership is required.
• Willing to License: No
• Estimated Privileging Timeline: 60-90 days

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our collaborative and experienced heart team in Missouri. The ideal candidate will be board eligible and possess the necessary credentials to perform cardiac and associated thoracic or vascular procedures. You will be working with a high-volume surgical team, contributing to approximately 130 CABG and similar TAVR volumes annually.

Our facility boasts three dedicated CVORs, including a hybrid room and two dedicated ORs equipped with advanced technology such as the DaVinci Xi robot. You will be supported by a highly skilled cath lab team and a dedicated CV OR team, including anesthesia, perfusion, and CVICU support.

This locum tenens position offers a flexible schedule with an average workday of 6 to 8 hours. The initial coverage period is from December 18, 2026, to January 2, 3, or 8th, with ongoing opportunities for 1 or 2 weeks per month in 2027.

If you are a dedicated and skilled Cardiovascular Surgeon looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.