Locum Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

 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

喙 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

吝 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.