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Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other Location: Joplin, MO Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiovascular/ Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician for locum tenens coverage in Joplin, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and vascular procedures, with general thoracic surgery experience highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive operative care to a diverse 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 exemption614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb
Worksite address
joplin, MO, 64804, US
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