Emergency Medicine Physician

A Freestanding Emergency Department in Independence, Missouri, is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician. This role offers coverage in a supportive, lower-acuity emergency care setting, ideal for a physician who thrives in a collaborative environment with APP support and manageable patient volumes. The position emphasizes team-based care for a diverse range of emergency and urgent medical conditions. Practice Info * Setting: Freestanding Emergency Department * Patient Volume: Approximately 1.6 patients per hour across the department * Admission Rate: Approximately 5% or less * Department Setup: 0 treatment rooms and 1 triage space * Patient Acuity: Primarily low-acuity cases with occasional higher-acuity walk-in patients * Trauma Designation: Freestanding site is not a trauma center; affiliated main facility is a Level II Trauma Center Responsibilities * Evaluate and treat patients presenting with a variety of emergency and urgent medical conditions * Perform standard Emergency Department procedures within scope of practice * Identify and stabilize higher-acuity patients requiring transfer or escalation of care * Collaborate with APPs, nursing staff, and support teams to provide efficient patient care * Document patient encounters accurately and complete required medical documentation Shift & Schedule * Shift Coverage: Days and nights available * No call required * Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM * Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM * Single physician coverage with APP support Requirements * Board Certified in Emergency Medicine * Active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain licensure * Current DEA registration * ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications as required