Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Updated 9/22/26
Joplin, Missouri, United States
Physician
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
- JOB ID: JB-MO-CAVS-091026-227
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Joplin, MO
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Period: Dec 18, 2026 - Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Call only
- Call Schedule: 7a-7a; 24-hr calls
- Includes 6 to 8 hrs per shift of scheduled OR/surgery on weekdays
- 1 to 2 weeks per month
- Includes 6 to 8 hrs per shift of scheduled OR/surgery on weekdays
- Call Schedule: TBD
- CABG: 130 CABG annually; TAVR volume is similar
- Support Staff: Great APP support (APPsround on patients, assist with consults) & OR Team (first-assist)
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
OPEN SHIFTS
Dec 18 7am to Jan 2 or Jan 3 or Jan 8
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR: Epic
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: BC/BE
- Active MO License or IMLC
- COVID & Flu vaccination
- ACLS
- Experienced
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and vascular procedures, with valuable experience in general thoracic surgery; Will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and intensive care specialists to provide exceptional, comprehensive operative care. While the primary focus of this position is advanced cardiovascular surgery, the ability to manage and perform essential thoracic interventions is highly beneficial to meet our community's diverse clinical needs.
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