Full Time Permanent

Joplin, Missouri · USA job

Surgery - General Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.

Joplin, Missouri

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Role details

Classification: Healthcare & Medical
Category: —
Work type: Full Time
Employment: Permanent
Country: United States
Location: Joplin Missouri 64801

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Job description

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

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