Critical Care/Trauma Physician
Ascend Medical Staffing Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Joplin, MO Temporary Critical Care Physician
At a glance
Critical Care Physician role posted by Ascend Medical Staffing, a recruiter. Joplin, MO · temporary.
Pay in listing
RoleCritical Care Physician
LocationJoplin, MO
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Cover inpatient critical care at Mercy Hospital Joplin, averaging 24 patients per shift
- Provide call-only coverage for 12 to 14 shifts per month, with monthly variation
- Use Epic for inpatient care and work with temporary privileges
What you bring
- An active Missouri medical license is required to apply
- Active Missouri BNDD and DEA credentials
- Board certification in pulmonology and critical care
Who this fits
This call-only locum role suits a physician seeking inpatient coverage in Joplin. The expected schedule is 12 to 14 shifts monthly, though the number can vary; an ASAP start and ongoing coverage are planned. The posting says travel within driving distance or a direct flight to JLN, SGF or XNA is ideal.
From the recruiter
New Critical Care locum in Joplin, MO-Call only-MO license required to apply-Inpatient Coverage-Temp privileges-12 to 14 shifts monthly-$2,900 daily rate
Mercy Hospital Joplin
100 Mercy Way
Joplin, MO 64804
EMR-Epic
Inpatient coverage
Temporary privileges available
24 patients per shift average
48 total beds in unit
Asap start and Ongoing need
Missouri license required to apply
Below is what we're looking for in our ideal candidate
-active MO license
-active MO BNDD & DEA
-ideally driving distance or at least direct flight to JLN/SGF/XNA
-EPIC experience
-pulmonology & cc board certified
need around 12-14 shifts monthly, some months more and some months less
If you would like to get your application in reach out anytime! I can get your application in the same day, no problem!
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing
Mercy Hospital Joplin
100 Mercy Way
Joplin, MO 64804
EMR-Epic
Inpatient coverage
Temporary privileges available
24 patients per shift average
48 total beds in unit
Asap start and Ongoing need
Missouri license required to apply
Below is what we're looking for in our ideal candidate
-active MO license
-active MO BNDD & DEA
-ideally driving distance or at least direct flight to JLN/SGF/XNA
-EPIC experience
-pulmonology & cc board certified
need around 12-14 shifts monthly, some months more and some months less
If you would like to get your application in reach out anytime! I can get your application in the same day, no problem!
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing