Locum Physician - Cardiovascular Surgery

77 consultants; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown seeks an experienced Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a high-volume surgical team in Missouri. The role focuses on adult cardiac and vascular procedures and requires collaboration with cardiology, pulmonology, oncology and critical care.

Coverage is requested from December 18 at 7 AM through January 2, 3, or January 8 for cardiac and thoracic/vascular work, with ongoing availability 1–2 weeks per month in 2027. Licensure and board status must align with state requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri State License or IMLC eligibility.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible; certification within 5 years post-residency.
• ACLS certification required for conscious sedation privileges.
• Flu and COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of adult cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists and critical care specialists.
• Provide essential thoracic interventions to meet community needs.

Skills

Cardiovascular surgery expertise

General thoracic surgery experience

Team collaboration

Education

Missouri State License

IMLC eligibility

Board Certified or Board Eligible

ACLS certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, patient-centric Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our expanding, high-volume surgical team.

The ideal candidate should have extensive expertise in a wide range of adult cardiac and vascular procedures, as well as significant experience in general thoracic surgery.

In this position, you will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, which includes cardiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and critical care specialists, to deliver exceptional, comprehensive operative care.

While the primary focus is on advanced cardiovascular surgery, proficiency in essential thoracic interventions is highly advantageous to address our community's diverse clinical demands.

We require coverage from December 18 at 7 AM through January 2, 3, or even January 8 for cardiac procedures and any relevant thoracic or vascular skills. If a candidate cannot provide full coverage for this period, the facility is willing to accommodate coverage through January 2.

Looking ahead to 2027, there will be a consistent need for coverage of 1 to 2 weeks per month.

Priority will be given to candidates located within driving distance, those with no malpractice history, and individuals who can commit to the monthly coverage requirement.

Candidates with IMLC qualifications are welcome, provided they can secure a Missouri medical license before the start date.

Volume Details

Average workday consists of 6 to 8 hours.

• Current surgical volume includes approximately 130 CABG procedures annually, with TAVR volumes being comparable.

Candidate Requirements

• Active Missouri State License or IMLC eligibility.
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (certification must be obtained within 5 years post-residency)
• . - No minimum experience required.
• Flu vaccination: Required or a medical/religious exemption.
• COVID-19 vaccination: Required or a medical/religious exemption.
• Certifications: ACLS is mandatory for those requesting conscious sedation privileges.