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Market Street Staffing

Physician Assistant / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Missouri / Locum Tenens / Locum

Market Street Staffing, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897

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Location:

Springfield MO

Pay:

$145.00-165.00 per hour

Assignment Length

Initial 13-week contract

Potential to extend

Start Date:

October 13, 2025

Openings:

1

Details

Inpatient, OR, Clinic & Call coverage

EMR: EPIC

Credentialing: 90 days

Requirements

Willing to await licensure

Board certification

AHA BLS and ACLS certifications

Minimum 1-year Cardiothoracic Surgery experience

Travel Benefits If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Provided Travel Expenses

Round-trip flight

Rental car and fuel

Mileage reimbursement (in lieu of flight and rental car)

Lodging

Job Responsibilities (Generalized)

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Order and interpret diagnostic tests

Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions

Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.

Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and PA specialty

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care

Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients

Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions

Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload

Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Education Requirements

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications

Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Missouri

National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Experience

While specific requirements may vary, most locum PA positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Additional Notes

Locum tenens PA positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities

These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing PAs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Work Location: In person

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