Locum Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

Job Description

Job Description

Locum CAA Opportunity Southwest Missouri | Weekday Schedule | Complex Case Mix

Palm Health Resources is actively recruiting Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) for a high-volume regional medical center in the Springfield, Missouri area. This is a long-term weekday locum opportunity offering broad clinical exposure, medically directed practice, and consistent ongoing need in a large hospital environment.

This assignment is ideal for CAAs seeking strong earning potential, complex surgical exposure, and a stable long-term rotation without weekend or call obligations.

Site & Community Highlights

Large regional referral hospital with 17 active ORs

High-acuity anesthesia environment with broad surgical exposure

Collaborative anesthesia department with established medical direction model

Located in Springfield, MO with:

• Easy access via Springfield-Branson National Airport
• Affordable housing and extended-stay options
• Lakes, hiking, outdoor recreation, and low cost of living
• Strong ongoing locum demand with multiple providers needed daily

Assignment Details

Start: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Schedule:

• MondayFriday
• 7:00 AM 5:00 PM CST
• 10-hour shifts
• Day and evening shifts available
• No weekends at this time
• No call
• Setting: Inpatient hospital
• EMR: Epic
• Coverage Model: Medical direction (4:1 anesthesia care team model)
• Credentialing: Approximately 90 days

Clinical Scope & Expectations

This is not a bread-and-butter-only facility. CAAs will see a broad and higher-acuity case mix including:

Complex neuro and spine

ENT

EP

General surgery

Orthopedics

GI / Endoscopy

OB support

MRI / CT anesthesia

Pediatric exposure expected

Clinical Expectations:

Intubations required

Arterial lines required

Vent management required

Comfortable working in high-volume OR environment

Additional Facility Details:

Main OR average daily census ~135

17 ORs running daily

No supervision responsibilities required

No DEA required

Compensation & Perks

Competitive 1099 hourly compensation

Paid travel, lodging, rental car or mileage

Paid malpractice insurance

Long-term ongoing assignment stability

Flexible shift options within weekday schedule

Requirements

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

Comfortable with broad inpatient anesthesia practice

Pediatrics comfort preferred

Recent case logs from prior 12 months strongly encouraged

Missouri license assistance available if needed

Why Palm Health?

Palm Health Resources is a premier anesthesia locum staffing partner nationwide:

Top-tier 1099 compensation

Paid travel coordination

A+ rated malpractice coverage

Dedicated credentialing/licensing support

Flexible contract structures

24/7 recruiter support

ICBA contractor benefits access

Priority access to additional nationwide CAA opportunities

Why This Opportunity

No call and no weekends

Broad/high-acuity surgical exposure

Large stable anesthesia department

Multiple providers needed long term

Excellent option for consistent weekday locum income

Strong ongoing need with extension potential

Reach out today for additional details, compensation discussion, and interview availability.