Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Missouri
Kansas City, MO, 64106, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- locum tenens
- orthopedic surgery
This locum tenens position seeks a licensed Orthopedic Surgeon in Missouri to provide outpatient clinic care and perform surgeries on a flexible schedule. The role involves managing patient volumes in both clinic and surgical settings, with support from clinical staff and malpractice insurance coverage provided. Barton Associates offers staffing solutions for temporary physician placements, ensuring efficient credentialing and travel arrangements for providers.
Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Missouri
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Orthopedic Surgery MD in Missouri!
We are seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in Missouri starting Jan 5, 2026, for 24 days. The opportunity offers a flexible schedule, typically one day per week for clinic and alternating surgery days, with manageable patient volumes and a supportive clinical team.
Job Details
- Location: Missouri
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 24 days
- Provider Type Needed: Orthopedic Surgeon
- Schedule: Flexible; current provider works one day per week—Mondays for clinic (20-25 patients per day), alternating Tuesdays for surgery (4-5 surgeries per day)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct outpatient orthopedic clinic visits for patients of all ages
- Perform 4-5 orthopedic surgeries per surgery day
- Provide post-operative follow-ups for surgical patients
- Collaborate with nursing staff, who handle pre-operative preparation
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in both clinic and surgical settings
Additional Information
- Must be licensed to practice medicine in Missouri
- Clean background required
- Outpatient experience necessary
- Board certification not required
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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