CAA

LocumTenens.com; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) in Springfield, Missouri. This on-site assignment at a Level 1 Trauma Center runs Monday–Friday day shifts, ASAP ongoing, with no call and under medical direction. The setting involves a large surgical team and diverse caseload.

Caseload includes trauma, general, neurosurgical, cesarean, ENT, orthopedic and ophthalmology cases; cardiac cases are excluded. Collaboration with 30 MDs and 30 CRNAs/CAAs supports quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Board certification required for CA A.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia services Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts, under medical direction.
• Manage diverse surgical cases including trauma, general surgery, neurosurgical, cesarean, ENT, orthopedics and ophthalmology procedures.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-212578-CAA-MO
• Title: CAA
• Dates Needed: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: OR
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This Level 1 Trauma Center provides comprehensive surgical services with established anesthesia protocols designed to support quality patient care delivery. The facility operates with a medical direction model utilizing 30 MDs and 30 CRNAs/CAAs to manage diverse surgical specialties. The hospital maintains modern anesthesia capabilities while serving patients requiring advanced trauma care and multiple surgical disciplines.

About the Facility Location

Springfield features diverse attractions including Fantastic Caverns, the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Visitors can explore natural formations through cave tours and walking experiences, while the area also offers entertainment venues like Hammons Field and Dickerson Park Zoo. The destination provides outdoor recreation opportunities alongside cultural attractions such as Pythian Castle and specialized facilities like the Japanese Stroll Garden.

About the Clinician’s Workday

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant will provide comprehensive anesthesia services during Monday through Friday shifts working 5×8 hour schedules. The clinician will manage diverse surgical cases including trauma, general surgery, neurosurgical, cesarean sections, ENT, orthopedic, and ophthalmology procedures under medical direction. The position excludes cardiac cases which remain optional and operates with no call requirements in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Varies
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 0%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Medical Direction
• Staffing Model: 30 MDs, 30 CRNAs/CAAs