Job · #796557
Inpatient Hospital CAA (Locum)
Springfield, MO
Posted 27th Jul, 2026
At a glance
Job typeLocum Tenens
Contract1099
ScheduleMon–Fri, 10‑hr shifts
SpecialtyGeneral Anesthesiology
ProfessionCertified Anesthesiologist Assistant
What it's like here
EpicCommunity hospital
Quick summary
AI summary
Weekday locum CAA role at a large hospital in Springfield, Missouri, suited for providers seeking high-acuity exposure in a medically directed care team.
Highlights
- Mon–Fri, 10‑hr shifts
- No call or weekends
- 90‑day credentialing
Description
Palm Health Resources is actively recruiting Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CA
As) 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 CA
As seeking strong earning potential, complex surgical exposure, and a stable long-term rotation without weekend or call obligations.
đź“Ť 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
đź©ş 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
⚙️ Clinical Scope & Expectations
This is not a bread-and-butter-only facility.
CA
As 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
đź’¸ 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
đź“Ś 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
đź“© Reach out today for additional details, compensation discussion, and interview availability.
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