Locums | Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery PA | Clinic + Call | Springfield, MO

**Locums | Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery PA | Clinic + Call | Springfield, MO**

**Why This Role**
- Ongoing long-term locums need with defined block coverage
- OR-focused role with mix of surgery, call, and limited clinic days
- Supportive cardiac surgery team with consistent inpatient/outpatient volume

**Assignment Details**
- Start Date: 10/13/2025
- End Date: Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
- Schedule: Clinic Tues–Thurs 8a–4:30p (8–10 patients/day); OR coverage and 24-hr call rotation 1:4; specific block dates outlined with long-term scheduling anticipated Jan–Jul 2026
- Patients per Day: 15
- Call Details: In-house 24-hr call, 20-minute response, ~5 phone consults per night; OR and weekend coverage included
- EMR: Epic

**Requirements**
- Licensed PA eligible to practice in any state or able to obtain Missouri license
- ACLS and BLS
- Clean history
- Experience in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery

**Clinical Details**
- Scope: Cardiothoracic surgery practice (no vascular cases) with OR coverage, inpatient rounding, and limited outpatient clinic
- Typical Procedures/Responsibilities:
- Assist in cardiothoracic surgery procedures (CTs, no vascular)
- Perform H&P and perioperative care (PAs do not admit)
- Overnight call, patient call, and OR support including weekends
- Outpatient clinic 2–3 days per week as scheduled

**Compensation**
- Rates: Facility is accepting bids
- Malpractice: Provided
- Travel: Reimbursed