Palm Health Resources is actively recruiting Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) for a high-volume regional medical center in the Springfield, Missouri area. This is a long-term weekday locum opportunity offering broad clinical exposure, medically directed practice, and consistent ongoing need in a large hospital environment. This assignment is ideal for CAAs seeking strong earning potential, complex surgical exposure, and a stable long-term rotation without weekend or call obligations. š Site & Community Highlights
- Large regional referral hospital with 17 active ORs
- High-acuity anesthesia environment with broad surgical exposure
- Collaborative anesthesia department with established medical direction model
- Located in Springfield, MO with: Easy access via Springfield-Branson National Airport Affordable housing and extended-stay options Lakes, hiking, outdoor recreation, and low cost of living
- Strong ongoing locum demand with multiple providers needed daily 𩺠Assignment Details ā¢
Start: ASAP ā¢
Duration: Ongoing ā¢
Schedule: Monday--Friday 7:00 AM -- 5:00 PM CST 10-hour shifts Day and evening shifts available
⢠No weekends at this time
⢠No call ā¢
Setting: Inpatient hospital ā¢
EMR: Epic
- Coverage
Model: Medical direction (4:1 anesthesia care team model) ā¢
Credentialing: Approximately 90 days āļø Clinical Scope & Expectations This is not a bread-and-butter-only facility. CAAs will see a broad and higher-acuity case mix including:
- Complex neuro and spine
- ENT
- EP
- General surgery
- Orthopedics
- GI / Endoscopy
- OB support
- MRI / CT anesthesia
- Pediatric exposure expected Clinical Expectations:
- Intubations required
- Arterial lines required
- Vent management required
- Comfortable working in high-volume OR environment Additional
Facility Details:
- Main OR average daily census ~135
- 17 ORs running daily
- No supervision responsibilities required
- No DEA required šø Compensation & Perks
⢠Competitive 1099 hourly compensation
- Paid travel, lodging, rental car or mileage
⢠Paid malpractice insurance
- Long-term ongoing assignment stability
- Flexible shift options within weekday schedule š Requirements
- Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)
- Comfortable with broad inpatient anesthesia practice
- Pediatrics comfort preferred
- Recent case logs from prior 12 months strongly encouraged
- Missouri license assistance available if needed š§ Why Palm Health? Palm Health Resources is a premier anesthesia locum staffing partner nationwide:
⢠Top-tier 1099 compensation
- Paid travel coordination
⢠A+ rated malpractice coverage
- Dedicated credentialing/licensing support
- Flexible contract structures
- 24/7 recruiter support
- ICBA contractor benefits access
- Priority access to additional nationwide CAA opportunities š Why This Opportunity
⢠No call and no weekends
- Broad/high-acuity surgical exposure
- Large stable anesthesia department
- Multiple providers needed long term
- Excellent option for consistent weekday locum income
- Strong ongoing need with extension potential š© Reach out today for additional details, compensation discussion, and interview availability.