Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inWesternMissouri

LocumTenens.com; Eugene (MO); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for weekend on-call coverage across inpatient, OR, and ER settings in Missouri. The role involves solo call during assigned periods, with a physician assistant handling first call at night and APP support for vein harvesting and floor coverage.

Candidates with an active Missouri license and DEA are preferred; board certification negotiable. Assignment is locum-tenens, with ongoing opportunities and coordination through a dedicated deployment

Qualifications

• Active Missouri medical license preferred.
• DEA registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call coverage for emergent cardiac and thoracic cases across inpatient, OR, and ER settings.
• Round on floor patients during each coverage period.
• Call coverage is solo; PA handles first call at night; APP support for vein harvesting and floor coverage.

Education

Missouri medical license (preferred)

DEA registration (preferred)

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-222602-MD-MO

Title: MD

Dates Needed: Weekend call coverage

Shift Type: Call

Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Negotiable

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility in Missouri maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings. The medical center reports steady surgical volume and provides APP support for vein harvesting in the OR and floor management. Candidates who hold an active Missouri license and DEA are preferred for this assignment.

About the Facility Location

Western Missouri offers a variety of exciting activities. Explore the vibrant city of Kansas City, known for its world‑class barbecue, lively jazz scene, and attractions like the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the historic Union Station.

About the Clinician's Workday

The cardiothoracic surgeon will provide on‑call coverage for emergent cardiac and thoracic surgical cases across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings on a weekend basis. The clinician will also round on floor patients throughout each assigned coverage period. Call coverage is structured as solo call while on assignment, with a physician associate available to take first call at night. APP support is in place for vein harvesting in the OR and for floor coverage throughout each designated period.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable

Support Staff: PA for vein harvesting; APPs to cover floors; PA takes first call at night

Patient Population: All Ages

Call Ratio/Schedule: Solo call while on assignment

Location Type: On‑Site

Government: No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details