Locum Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

Palm Careers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 1099 compensation

Paid travel, lodging, rental car or MR

Paid malpractice insurance

Long-term ongoing assignment stability

Flexible shift options within weekday

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) required.
• Comfortable with broad inpatient anesthesia practice.
• Pediatrics comfort preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intubations required and arterial lines placement.
• Vent management and high-volume OR support.
• Inpatient anesthesia across a broad, high-acuity case mix.

Skills

CAA

Pediatrics comfort

Broad inpatient anesthesia practice

Recent case logs 12 months

Tools

Epic

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:
  • Monday–Friday
  • 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