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: 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. 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. Facility: Hospital | Company: Palm Health Resources | Contact: Doug Thomas