Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Job Opportunity

Job Overview

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Springfield, MO

Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: Sep 28, 2026 Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Clinic: Tue - Thu, 8a - 4:30p

On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts on designated dates

Call Type: In-House

Call Ratio: 1:4

Call Response Time: 20 minutes

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

Average Daily Volume: 15 patients

Admissions: varies

Rounding: Both

Phone Consults: 5 per night

Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery, including CABG, valve, etc.

Facility Information

EMR System: Epic

Support Staff: RNs: 2, MAs: 1

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Job Requirements

Board: Board Certified

Licenses: Universal License (IMLC) or Missouri license

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years experience required

Other Qualifications: Vein harvesting, first assist; experience with chest tubes, central, arterial, and PICC lines preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide call coverage and perform procedures in Cath Lab.

Cover clinic sessions Tues-Thurs (8A-4:30P), seeing 8-10 patients per day.

Perform vein harvesting and first assist in cardiothoracic surgeries.

Manage and care for central, arterial, and PICC lines as needed.

Provide overnight call coverage, including patient consults and OR assistance.