Anesthesiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OR in Joplin, Missouri

• Job Reference Id: ORD-181731-MD-MO
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: OR
• Call Required: Negotiable
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This 240-bed level II trauma center operates as a fast-paced facility with high patient acuity and comprehensive surgical services. The hospital maintains 11 total operating rooms including specialized endoscopy and obstetric suites to support diverse surgical specialties. The facility processes approximately 14,000 surgical cases annually with robust anesthesia services and modern perioperative capabilities.

The facility is located in Joplin, MO. Missouri offers diverse recreational opportunities including outdoor activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, and jetskiing throughout the state!

The anesthesiologist will provide comprehensive anesthetic care in a high-acuity 240-bed level II trauma center handling approximately 14,000 cases annually. Responsibilities include managing anesthesia for diverse surgical specialties across 11 operating rooms, 2 endoscopy suites, and 1 OB room with case types spanning general surgery, cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, and specialty procedures. The clinician will work alongside CRNAs in both supervised team models and independent practice arrangements while maintaining call coverage approximately once weekly. Board certification is required with credentialing timelines of 4-8 weeks and temporary privileges available.

• Case Load/PPD: Case volume varies by operational needs
• Support Staff: CRNAs, nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Percentage Hands On: 50%
• Supervision/Medical Direction: Supervision
• Staffing Model: Mixed care team model and independent CRNA work

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