Locums Cardiovascular Surgeon coverage is needed in Joplin, Missouri for initial coverage dates including
holiday coverage from December 18, 2026-early Jan 2026. Coverage needs are ongoing for
1-2 wks/month throughout 2027. Assignment Details: - Rates: highly negotiable daily rate (holiday rate is standard 1.5x)
- CABG cases annually: Approximately 130 (TAVR cases similar in volume)
- Schedule: 6 to 8 working hrs/day combined with inpatient surgical call
- Heart team: 5 Interventional Cardiologists, 1 EP Cardiologist, 2 General Cardiologists, and 2 Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeons
- CV OR team: Anesthesia, perfusion, and CVICU support
- CVORs: 1 hybrid room, 2 dedicated ORs equipped with DaVinci Xi technology
- Shared call model
- APP support: APPs are rounding, assisting with consults
- EVH: SFAs will harvest vein
- EMR: Phasing into Epic
- Trauma Level: II
Flights, malpractice coverage, rental vehicle, and mileage reimbursement will be provided.
