Surgery - Cardiovascular
At a glance
About this assignment
Cardiovascular Surgery Locum Tenens | Missouri
Provider Details
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician
- Provider Credentials: MD/DO
- Board Status: Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details
- Estimated Start Date: December 18, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: December 18, 7am to January 2, 3, or 8th for cardiac and associated skills whether thoracic or vascular. If there is a candidate that cannot do the entire stretch, facility is ok for coverage till January 2nd.
- 2027: An ongoing 1 or 2 weeks per month.
- Schedule Details: Average workday is 6 to 8 hours.
- Number of Shifts Needed per Month: High-volume surgical team. Current volume is about 130 CABG annually. TAVR volume is similar.
- Procedures: Cardiac and associated skills whether thoracic or vascular.
- Certifications Needed: Relevant certifications for cardiovascular surgery.
- Patient Population/Case Load: High-volume surgical team.
- Case Mix: Collaborative and experienced heart team includes 5 Interventional Cardiologists, 2 General Cardiologists, 1 Electrophysiologist, and 2 Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons. Dedicated CV OR team, including anesthesia, perfusion, and CVICU support.
- EMR in Use: Transitioning to Epic EMR for enhanced efficiency and care coordination.
Licensing Details
- License: An active Missouri state license or an IMLC membership is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 60-90 days
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our collaborative and experienced heart team in Missouri. The ideal candidate will be board eligible and possess the necessary credentials to perform cardiac and associated thoracic or vascular procedures. You will be working with a high-volume surgical team, contributing to approximately 130 CABG and similar TAVR volumes annually.
Our facility boasts three dedicated CVORs, including a hybrid room and two dedicated ORs equipped with advanced technology such as the DaVinci Xi robot. You will be supported by a highly skilled cath lab team and a dedicated CV OR team, including anesthesia, perfusion, and CVICU support.
This locum tenens position offers a flexible schedule with an average workday of 6 to 8 hours. The initial coverage period is from December 18, 2026, to January 2, 3, or 8th, with ongoing opportunities for 1 or 2 weeks per month in 2027.
If you are a dedicated and skilled Cardiovascular Surgeon looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Day to day
Depending upon their scheduled surgery schedule it could go over the 8 hours during the week, but that is case by case. Some days it very well could be less than 8 hours that they are here, other days it may be a little longer than 8 hours they are here. On the weekends, unless they would be doing an urgent/emergent procedure, they come to the hospital and round on the patients with our APP team member.
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: Shift+Call
Case mix
- Three dedicated CVORs - 1 hybrid room and 2 dedicated ORs equipped with advanced technology including DaVinci Xi robot.
- Highly skilled and dedicated cath lab team
Call
hared call model with robust APP support (clinic, hospital, and call)
Dates & schedule
Dec 18 7am to Jan 2, 3 or 8th for cardiac and associated skills whether thoracic or vascular. If there is a candidate that cannot do the entire stretch, facility is ok for coverage till Jan 2nd. 2027 - an ongoing 1 or 2 weeks per month.
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 60-90
- ACLS certification
- Covid-19 Immunization certification
- Flu – Influenza certification
Other details
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and vascular procedures, with valuable experience in general thoracic surgery. 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. IMLC candidates are ok if they can obtain MO license before the start date.
Apply for this role
Your details go straight to a physician-led recruiter against reference JOB-03060.