Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $570 to $580 per hour in Joplin, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Joplin, MO
Employer: Curative
Pay: $570 to $580 per hour
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locums Cardiovascular Surgery coverage in Missouri with inpatient service and shared call over the holiday window, working alongside a well-supported heart team and dedicated CV OR resources.

Highlights

• Holiday coverage need with options to extend into early January
• Established program volumes, about 130 CABG annually, TAVR volume is similar
• Strong procedural support, dedicated CV OR team with anesthesia, perfusion, and CVICU support
• Shared call model

Practice Setting

• Inpatient cardiovascular surgery coverage
• Collaborative heart team includes 5 Interventional Cardiologists, 2 General Cardiologists, 1 Electrophysiologist, and 2 Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
• Works closely with cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, and intensive care specialists
• Dedicated CV OR team support, including anesthesia, perfusion, and CVICU

Schedule

• Holiday coverage starting mid December with options to extend into early January
• Scheduled clinical hours, 6 to 8 hours per day
• Inpatient coverage with call, shared call structure
• Credentialing timeframe, 30 to 60 days

Cases and Procedures

• Adult cardiac and vascular surgical procedures
• General thoracic surgery experience is valuable
• Program volume context, about 130 CABG annually, TAVR volume is similar

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Board Certified, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery CAQ
• Missouri license required, will wait for license with active IMLC LOQ only

If shared call holiday coverage in Missouri fits your schedule, reach out and we can compare your availability with the remaining coverage window.