Locum Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)
20 days ago
Springfield
Job Description Locum CAA Opportunity Southwest Missouri | Weekday Schedule | Complex Case Mix 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. 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: • MondayFriday, • 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 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 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 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 Reach out today for additional details, compensation discussion, and interview availability.