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Posted July 30, 2026

Surgery - Thoracic Physician

ProLocums
Joplin, Missouri 64801, United States Full-Time
Reference: 3145619017

We are seeking 2 to 3 Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide ongoing, 24-hour call coverage for a major healthcare system in Missouri. This high-volume assignment requires coverage for approximately 20 shifts per month , making it ideal for providers looking for robust monthly shift blocks.

Position Overview
  • Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • End Date: November 28, 2026
  • Coverage Type: Call Only (24-Hour Continuous Call Blocks: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM)
  • Volume/Capacity: Facility is seeking a couple of locum surgeons to collaboratively cover 20 call shifts per month .
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  • 9.29-STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 9.30-STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 10.2- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
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  • 10.27- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 10.28- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 10.29- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 11.23- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 11.24- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 11.25- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 11.27- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 11.28- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 11.29- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 12.14- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 12.18- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 12.19- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 12.20- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 12.23- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 12.28- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
  • 12.31- STEMI Call/Cath Lab
Clinical Scope & Responsibilities
  • Duties: Emergency CT surgical call, emergency department consults, inpatient rounding, and emergent surgical procedures/call-backs during coverage blocks.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Board Certification: Board Certified (BC) in Cardiothoracic Surgery required.
  • Licensure: Active Missouri (MO) medical license.
  • Required Certifications: BLS
    • ACLS
    • ATLS
Practice & Facility Details
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Epic
  • Credentialing Timeline: 90 Days

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