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Physician - Anesthesiology needed for Locums in MO

Kansas City, MOUpdated Sep 17, 2026

Looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to shape your own career path?

At Odyssey Locums, we connect Physicians at every stage of their career - from new graduates to seasoned clinicians—with rewarding locum tenens opportunities across the country.

As one of the fastest-growing locum tenens firms in the U.S., we partner with top hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to ensure continuity of care while giving providers freedom, financial growth, and the support they deserve.

With Odyssey, you gain a trusted advocate who handles all the details. Our experienced recruiters provide 24/7 support, streamlined credentialing, and access to locum assignments nationwide. We focus on maximizing provider pay while ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

This new opportunity offers flexible scheduling, premium top of market pay and a supportive team.

The Role:

  • Assignment duration: 3 months.
  • Shift Type: Day 5x10-hour (07:00 - 17:00). Regular Hours: Required.
  • In House Call: Onsite and on call. Monday-Thursday 5p-7a; Weekend call Friday 5p-Monday 7a. 24-hour weekend and night call coverage included.
  • Cases: Open heart, cardiac, vascular, and liver cases.
  • Site Charting System: Epic.
  • Are MDs supervising CRNAs: Yes — 100% medical direction of CRNAs, AAs, and residents.
  • Willing to accept candidates that need to obtain state license: May consider IMLC if already in process; highly prefer active MO license.
  • Board Certification: Required.
  • DEA: Required.
  • Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS.
  • Minimum Experience Required: Cardiac fellowship OR extensive cardiac experience (5+ years) if no fellowship.
  • Department: Level 1 trauma center; comfortable with complex cardiac and aortic surgery and TEE interpretation.
  • Hospital Bed Size: ~650 beds.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days

We Offer:

  • Streamlined credentialing
  • 24/7 Dedicated recruiter and credentialing specialist
  • Premium weeknight call + premium if called in
  • Top of market premium hourly pay
  • Paid Housing
  • Paid Travel
  • A++ rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • $2,000 referral bonus for any referral who works 160 hours.

The Facility:

Top Healthcare facility that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received recognition for healthcare excellence.

Take the first step into a premium Anesthesiology assignment with Odyssey Locums - where you can grow your career, earn on your terms, and partner with a locums firm that puts providers first.

HOW TO APPLY:

email your resume to: info@odysseylocums.com

Ready to get started?

Apply now and a member of our team will follow up with you quickly.