Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Joplin, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Joplin, MO
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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