Cardiovascular Surgery Locum Opportunity in Missouri
Updated 10/22/26
Joplin, Missouri, United States
Physician
Cardiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled, patient-focused Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our growing, high-volume surgical team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and vascular procedures, with valuable experience in general thoracic surgery.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Surgical Excellence: Perform advanced cardiovascular procedures including, but not limited to, CABG (on/off-pump), valve repair/replacement (AVR/MVR), TAVR, aortic surgery, and peripheral vascular interventions.
Thoracic Scope: Utilize general thoracic surgery experience to perform lung resections, mediastinal mass excisions, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and chest wall procedures.
Patient Continuity: Conduct comprehensive pre-operative evaluations, develop tailored surgical plans, and manage post-operative recovery within the CVICU and dedicated cardiac step-down units.
Collaborative Care: Actively participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, heart team conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient safety and clinical outcomes.
On-Call Duties: Share equitable call coverage for emergency cardiovascular and thoracic surgical interventions with the existing surgical team.
Qualifications
Education: MD or DO degree from an accredited school of medicine.
Training: Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in General Surgery and an accredited fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or equivalent. Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Missouri.
Experience: Proven competency in a high-volume cardiac program. Demonstrated experience or sub-specialty exposure to general vascular, general thoracic oncology, or non-cardiac thoracic pathology is strongly preferred.
Working Hours
In 2027 there will be an ongoing need for 1 or 2 weeks per month.
Preference will be given to the candidates who are in driving distance , have No malpractice history and able to commit to 1 to 2 weeks per month in 2027.
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