Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician
Barton Associates
Joplin, MO, 64804, USA
Joplin, MO, 64804, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Critical Care Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Internal Medicine
This position is for a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care Medicine physician to provide advanced critical care and acute patient management during a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. The role involves performing invasive ventilation procedures, bronchoscopies, and managing acute volume and blood pressure issues. The assignment offers a flexible schedule with strong compensation and travel-related benefits.
We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care Medicine physician for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This opportunity begins on Dec 29, 2025, and offers a flexible schedule of approximately 12-14 shifts per month, with some months requiring more or fewer shifts. The assignment focuses on advanced critical care procedures and acute patient management in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details
Responsibilities and Duties
Additional Information
Benefits
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.
Job Details
- Location: Missouri
- Start Date: Dec 29, 2025
- LOA: 90 days
- Provider Type Needed: Critical Care Medicine Physician
- Schedule: Approximately 12-14 shifts monthly, with variability depending on the month
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform ventilation management, including invasive procedures (ETT/NT/Tracheostomy)
- Conduct bronchoscopies
- Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
- Place dialysis catheters
Additional Information
- Must be board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine
- Current Missouri medical license required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
- Assignment allows for scheduled holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
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.




