Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery PA - Springfield, MO

**Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery PA - Springfield, MO**

**Coverage Need**
- Assignment Dates: Starting 9/5/2025 - Ongoing
- Schedule:
- Clinic: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00a-4:30p (8-10 patients/day)
- Call: 24-hour in-house coverage, including OR coverage during weekdays and weekends
- Reason: Vacancy
- Holidays Observed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

**Position Details**
- Provider Type: Advanced Practice (PA)
- Setting: Inpatient and outpatient
- Privileges Required: Yes (temporary privileges available)
- Rounding: Assigned and unassigned patients
- Patients Per Shift: 15
- EMR: Epic
- Call Type: In-house
- Call Ratio: 1:4
- Call Response Time: 20 minutes
- Phone Consults: ~5 per night
- Admissions: PA does not admit but performs H&Ps
- Will Accept Multiple Providers: Yes
- Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 MA

**Submissions Requirements**
- Board Certified
- ACLS and BLS required
- Clean malpractice / background history

**Skill Requirements**
- Experience in cardiothoracic surgery (no vascular)
- Proficiency assisting in the OR and handling overnight and weekend surgical call
- Ability to perform H&Ps and support pre-/post-op care
- Familiarity with Epic EMR system

**Why This Role?**
- High-impact role supporting a pure cardiothoracic surgery practice
- In-house call provides consistent case exposure and OR time
- Collaborative team with defined clinic and surgical responsibilities
- Nearby airport access and convenient lodging accommodations