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Emdego Provider Partners lists this Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician opportunity in joplin, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cardiovascular Surgeon (Locum Tenens) Joplin, Missouri
Holiday Coverage Block Ongoing 2027 Need High-Volume Adult Cardiac & Thoracic Program
Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiovascular Surgeon seeking a high-volume locum tenens arrangement in southwest Missouri? A nationally recognized 339-bed Level II Trauma Center in Joplin, Missouri is seeking an experienced surgeon for holiday coverage from December 18, 2026, through early January 2027, with ongoing 1- to 2-week monthly needs in 2027. Featuring dedicated CVOR suites equipped with robotic technology, robust APP support, and a collaborative multidisciplinary heart team, this assignment offers an exceptional clinical engagement.
The Opportunity Step into a well-established, high-volume surgical program delivering advanced cardiovascular and general thoracic operative care to a regional catchment area of 400,000.
Clinical Scope: Lead full-scope cardiovascular and general thoracic surgical care, including:
Advanced adult cardiac procedures: CABG (on/off-pump), valve repair/replacement (AVR/MVR), TAVR, and aortic surgery
General thoracic surgical interventions: lung resections, mediastinal mass excisions, VATS, and chest wall procedures
Managing pre-operative evaluations and post-operative CVICU and step-down care
Documenting patient care and order entry via Epic EMR
The Schedule & Shift Structure: Initial holiday coverage block running December 18, 2026 (7:00 AM) through January 2, 3, or 8, 2027 ( ongoing 1 to 2 weeks per month required in 2027 ).
Call Requirements: Shared equitable call coverage for emergency cardiovascular and thoracic surgical interventions.
Facility & Equipment: 3 dedicated CVORs (1 hybrid room, 2 dedicated ORs with DaVinci Xi robot) and dedicated CVICU support.
Clinical Support Structure: Collaborative heart team including 5 Interventional Cardiologists, 2 General Cardiologists, 1 Electrophysiologist, 2 CV Surgeons, dedicated perfusion/anesthesia, and robust APP coverage across clinic, hospital, and call.
Candidate Requirements Degree & Board Status: MD or DO; Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or equivalent ( BE candidates must obtain certification within 5 years of residency ).
Training: ACGME-accredited residency in General Surgery and accredited fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Licensure: Active, unencumbered Missouri Medical License or IMLC.
Preferences: Candidates within driving distance, with clean malpractice history, and able to commit to 1 2 weeks per month in 2027 are strongly preferred.
If you re ready to step into a key cardiovascular surgery role in Joplin, Missouri with strong surgical volume and ongoing block coverage, let s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!
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