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Posted 05 August, 2026

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Springfield Missouri - Ongoing Assignment

Curative
Springfield, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage in Missouri with a defined clinic structure plus in house call and OR coverage. Ongoing need with temporary privileges available.


Highlights


  • Ongoing coverage need, requesting 2 physicians
  • Mix of inpatient and outpatient work with OR call coverage
  • Open to candidates with active IMLC (LOQ) on hand
  • Temporary privileges available

Practice Setting


  • Inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic surgery practice, adult patients
  • Rounding includes assigned and unassigned patients
  • Average volume, 15 patients per day, about 5 phone consults per night, admissions vary
  • Support staff provided for locum coverage, 2 RNs and 1 MA

Schedule


  • Scheduled clinical hours Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Call with OR coverage during the week and weekend, 24 hour call
  • Call type is in house plus pager coverage
  • Call ratio 1:4 with 20 minute response requirement

Cases and Procedures


  • General CV and thoracic surgery
  • TAVR, CABG
  • Vent management
  • Open and endovascular vascular surgery; central and arterial lines, PA catheter placement

Requirements


  • Must be an MD or DO
  • Board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Missouri license required, facility will wait for license with active IMLC LOQ
  • ACLS and BLS

Travel Accommodations


  • Nearest airport is Springfield Branson Regional Airport
  • Lodging recommendation, TownePlace Suites Springfield

Let's compare your availability with the 1:4 in house call rotation and see if the clinic plus OR coverage structure fits your schedule.

\nCompany Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.