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Posted August 01, 2026

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Joplin, Missouri - Call Only, Flexible Coverage

Curative
Joplin, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Joplin, Missouri - Call Only, Flexible Coverage

Provide supplemental cardiothoracic surgery coverage through 24-hour call shifts with multiple physicians able to share the monthly schedule.


Highlights


  • Call-only assignment
  • Shared coverage model
  • Approximately 20 shifts available per month
  • No APP or resident supervision required

Practice & Cases


  • Adult cardiothoracic surgery across inpatient and outpatient settings
  • General cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, CABG, and valve procedures
  • Preferred scope includes TAVR, vascular surgery, bronchoscopy, and device management
  • Admissions and procedural care as needed

Schedule


  • 24-hour beeper call shifts
  • 20-minute response requirement
  • Approximately 20 call shifts available per month
  • Multiple physicians can divide available coverage

Requirements


  • Must be an MD or DO
  • Board Certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Active Missouri medical license required
  • ACLS, ATLS, and BLS required

Logistics


  • Airfare and lodging provided
  • Rental car and mileage provided


We can review the available 24-hour call shifts and determine how much of the monthly cardiothoracic coverage 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.

Company 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.\r\n\r\nSince 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.\r\n\r\nCurative 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.

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