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Job description
Locum Tenens Cardiovascular/ Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician
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 exemption
Who can apply
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