JOB OVERVIEW
  

  

    
• Profession: Physician

    
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery

    
• Job Type: Locum Tenens

    
• Location: Joplin, MO 64804

    
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient

    
• Coverage Type: Call Only

    
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Nov 28, 2026

    
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM

    
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7A to 7A

    
• Call Type: Beeper

    
• Call Ratio: 0

    
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes

    
• Callback Rate: Not specified

    
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

    
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

  

  COVERAGE DATES
  

  

  

  SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL
  

  

  

  PATIENT INFORMATION
  

  

  

  FACILITY INFORMATION
  

  

    
• EMR System: Epic

  

  PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  

  

    
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

    
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

    
• Credentialing Timeline: Not specified

  

  REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  

  

• Required
  
  
  
  • General CV/thoracic surgery (Open, Endoscopic)
  
  
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery (On pump, Off pump)
  
  
  • Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
  
  
  • Valvular repair
  
  
  • Valvular replacement
  
  
  • Aneurysm repair (Cardiac, Aorto-thoracic)
  
  
  • Lung resection (including VATs)
  
  
  • Chest wall or pleural procedures
  
  
  • Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
  
  
  • Permanent pacemaker placement
  
  
  • AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
  
  
  • Left ventricular assist devices
  
  
  • TAVR
  
  
  • CABG
  
  
  • Vent Management
  
  
  • Bronchoscopy
  
  
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
  
  
  • Insertion of Central line
  
  
  • Insertion of Arterial line
  
  
  • Insertion of PA catheter
  
  
  • Insertion of IABP
  
  
  • General Vascular surgery (Endovascular, Aneurysm repair - aorto-abdominal, Bypass procedures - aorto-femoral/iliac, Fem-pop)
  
  
  • Endarterectomy (Carotid, Renal, Subclavian steal procedure)
  
  
  
  

  

  JOB REQUIREMENTS
  

  

    
• Board: Certified required

    
• Licenses: Licensed in MO

    
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS

  

  Duties & Responsibilities
  

  

    
• Provide call coverage for cardiothoracic surgical emergencies (7A to 7A shifts).

    
• Perform open and endoscopic cardiothoracic procedures as needed.

    
• Manage postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.

    
• Conduct consultations for cardiothoracic cases and coordinate care.

    
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the care team.

  

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