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THIS JOB AT A GLANCE

• Dates needed: As soon as credentialed for 6 months, with extension options
• Shift type: Day shift with a 6:30 a.m. arrival and an 8-hour daily guarantee
• Assignment type: Inpatient
• Call required: Optional weeknight and 24-hour weekend beeper call

• Board certification required: Board certified or actively on the certification track

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE FACILITY

• A busy St. Louis hospital is seeking two fellowship-trained cardiac anesthesiologists due to recent retirements and physician departures. The cardiac team supports a high-volume cardiovascular program with approximately 400–500 open-heart cases annually and 8–9 cardiac operating rooms.

ABOUT THE FACILITY LOCATION

• St. Louis offers a strong mix of major-league sports, nationally recognized attractions, diverse dining and convenient air travel through St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

ABOUT THE CLINICIAN'S WORKDAY

• The physician will arrive at 6:30 a.m. for cardiac cases and line placement, with the first case beginning at 7:00 a.m. Most days finish between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m., with an 8-hour daily guarantee.
• Depending on the daily assignment, the physician may perform their own cases or medically direct CRNAs and CAAs. The average medical-direction ratio is approximately 3:1.
• Optional overnight and 24-hour weekend beeper call is available. Callbacks are rare, and an overnight callback may result in a later start the following day.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS

• Case load/PPD: Varies by cardiac surgical schedule
• Location type: On-site
• Supervision/medical direction: Medical direction, not supervision
• Staffing model: Approximately 70 physicians and 100 CRNAs
• Case mix: Open hearts, TAVR, Watchman, valve procedures, aortic cases, ECMO, thoracic, major vascular and robotic hybrid coronary revascularization
• Pediatric/OB: None
• EMR: Epic
• Credentialing: Approximately 90–120 days; may be completed in about 60 days depending on the clinician's background
• Temporary privileges: Not available
• Requirements: Cardiothoracic fellowship, Missouri license, ACLS, strong cardiac skills and comfort performing and interpreting TEE
• Additional skills: Must be comfortable with arterial lines, central lines and intubation; thoracic epidural and neuraxial skills are preferred
• Experience: No new graduates
• Epic: Strongly preferred; providers without Epic experience must complete required classes and online testing
• Travel and expenses: Airfare, hotel and rental car are covered through reimbursement
• Licensing: Missouri licensing costs may be reimbursed if needed
• Interview: Telephone interview
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