Physician​/Cardiology​/Missouri​/Locum tenens​/Locums Thoracic Surgery​/Cardio Thoracic Surgery in Missouri

Locum Tenens Opportunity:
Thoracic Surgery
- Cardio Thoracic Surgery near Foristell, MO

• Specialties: Thoracic Surgery
  - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
• Start Date: ASAP
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy
  - Unspecified (Historical)
• End Date: Ongoing
• Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, 4th of July
• Providers Requested: 1
• Provider Type: Physician
• Request Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• EMR System: Epic
• Facility Accept Multiple Providers: Yes
• Practice Setting: Inpatient
• Inpatient and Outpatient Required: No
• Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required: No
• Admissions Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Hospital Stroke Certified: Yes
• Patients Per Shift: Varies

• Board Certification Requirement: Yes
• Fellowship: Preferred
• Minimum Board Certification: Eligible
• License Requirement: Licensed in MO only
• ABLS: No
• ACLS: Yes
• Will Reimburse Licensing Costs: No
• ATLS: Yes
• BLS: Yes
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days
• PALS: No

• Clean NPDB and Malpractice Required
• Coverage Type: ER, ICU, Floor, and Emergent Cath Lab
• Rounding: In Hospital
• Call Hours: 24-Hour call with weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Call Type: Beeper, take calls from ED, ICU, and backup for PA calls
• Call Ratio: Varies, but primary responsibility is to help alleviate current surgeons (3)

This locum tenens opportunity offers an exciting chance for a Thoracic Surgeon to contribute to a medical team near Foristell, MO. With a start date of ASAP and an ongoing end date, the role provides flexibility and stability. The facility accepts multiple providers and requires only inpatient coverage, with no requirement for outpatient services. The coverage type involves scheduled clinical hours plus call, providing a dynamic work environment.

The EMR system utilized is Epic, ensuring efficient documentation and communication within the medical team.

In this practice, board certification is required, with fellowship training preferred. However, physicians who are eligible for board certification are also welcome to apply. The facility prefers candidates licensed in Missouri but will consider those with licenses from other states participating in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). Basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certifications are required, with reimbursement for licensing costs not provided.

The locum will be responsible for covering ER, ICU, floor, and emergent cath lab services, with rounding duties conducted within the hospital. Call hours consist of 24-hour shifts, including weekends, with primary call responsibilities aimed at supporting existing surgeons. Temporary privileges are available, but candidates must meet credentialing requirements within an estimated timeframe of 90 days.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified Thoracic Surgeon to contribute their expertise in a supportive medical environment near Foristell, MO, while enjoying the flexibility and benefits of a locum tenens arrangement.