We are seeking a Board Certified orBoard Eligible Cardiovascular/ Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician for locumtenens coverage in Joplin, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have extensiveexperience across a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and vascular procedures,with general thoracic surgery experience highly valued.
This is an excellent opportunity tojoin a multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive operative care to adiverse 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
