Locums About the Facility This hospital in Joplin, Missouri operates an active operating room program and supports a broad surgical caseload within an organized perioperative environment. The facility maintains established clinical protocols designed to support quality patient care delivery across its service lines. Locum tenens anesthesiologist coverage is sought beginning December 1 on an ongoing basis. About the Facility Location Joplin, Missouri is situated at the crossroads of Kansas City, Wichita, Tulsa, and Fayetteville, offering a range of outdoor, cultural, and historical experiences. The area features the limestone bluffs, waterfalls, and chert glade ecosystems of the Ozarks, accessible through outdoor spaces such as Wildcat Park, which includes trails leading to natural springs. Clinicians on assignment may also explore the area's Route 66 heritage, including landmarks such as Schifferdecker Park, the Route 66 Mural Park, and the 66 Drive-In Theatre in Carthage, located approximately 17 miles northeast. The region's historic district and modern downtown provide additional dining and leisure options for those on assignment. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians in this role will provide anesthesia services during day shifts at an operating room facility in Joplin, Missouri, working Monday through Friday on 5x8-hour shifts, with OR cases typically running until approximately 2100. After scheduled cases conclude, clinicians transition to home call. Weekday call is structured every third night, with a post-call day off provided and a noon pre-call start; weekend call requires a single physician to cover the entire weekend. Call-back rate is 30-50%, with a required 20-minute return to the facility; call-backs include OR cases, ED traumas, and OB assistance. Board certification is required for all clinicians considered for this role.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:
Variable Patient Population:
All Ages Location Type:
On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:
No Government:
No Percentage Hands On:
0%
Supervision/Medical Direction:
Supervision Staffing Model:
Physician supervision model; 0% hands-on MD; CRNA supervision; OR setting; day shift and call Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details
