Palm Health Resources
🌟 Locum CAA Opportunity -- Southwest Missouri | Weekday Schedule | Complex Case Mix

CRNALocum Tenens1099Posted: 6/30/26Updated: 7/2/26Ref:0038233
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Palm Health Recruiting

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. šŸ“ 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 🩺 Assignment Details •

Start: ASAP •


Duration: Ongoing •


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 •


Setting: Inpatient hospital •


EMR: Epic


  • Coverage

Model: Medical direction (4:1 anesthesia care team model) •


Credentialing: Approximately 90 days āš™ļø 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 šŸ’ø 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 šŸ“Œ 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 🧭 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 🌟 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 šŸ“© Reach out today for additional details, compensation discussion, and interview availability.