Emergency Medicine Physician

Locums - Kansas City, Missouri, Emergency Medicine Opening

Clinical Role

Join a busy Level I Trauma Center in Kansas City, Missouri, providing Emergency Medicine coverage across the main hospital and affiliated Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs). This locums opportunity offers a diverse case mix, high-acuity patient care, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary emergency medicine team.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

• October 17, 2026

Assignment Length:

• Three months

Coverage Needed:

• Equivalent of 2 FTEs

Schedule:

• Providers must be flexible to work:
  • Days
  • Nights
  • Weekends

Physician Shift Times:

• 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
• 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
• 3:00 PM-1:00 AM
• 8:00 PM-6:00 AM

Shift Details:

• Main hospital may consider shifts shorter than 12 hours
• Affiliated FSED locations require 12-hour shifts

Position Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• High-acuity Emergency Medicine practice
• Opportunity to work at the main hospital and affiliated FSEDs
• Broad procedural experience
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Diverse patient population

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Hospital Emergency Department
• Freestanding Emergency Departments

Facility Details:

• Level I Trauma Center

Patient Volume:

• Average daily census: Approximately 106 patients
• Annual admission rate: Approximately 34%

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage Emergency Department patients
• Perform all standard Emergency Medicine procedures
• Manage penetrating and blunt trauma
• Treat critically ill and medically complex patients
• Accept and manage transfers from outside hospitals
• Coordinate care with consulting services and inpatient teams
• Document patient care according to hospital standards

Common Case Types

• Penetrating trauma
• Medical emergencies
• Surgical emergencies
• High-acuity critical care
• Transfers from referring hospitals
• Wide variety of routine Emergency Medicine cases

Technology & Support

Support Staff:

• Comprehensive Emergency Department support
• Pediatric coverage excluded
• Multiple Emergency Medicine physicians per shift based on volume

Additional Information

• Occasional use of robotic technology for psychiatric services

Requirements

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) required
• ABEM certification required
• ACLS required
• PALS required
• ATLS required (completion of ATLS course at least once is acceptable)

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• High-volume Level I Trauma Center
• Collaborative Emergency Medicine department
• Experienced multidisciplinary support team
• Opportunity for ongoing Emergency Medicine coverage

About Kansas City, Missouri

Location & Access: Kansas City is a major metropolitan area located along the Missouri-Kansas border, offering excellent transportation, an international airport, and convenient interstate access.

Lifestyle & Community: Kansas City is known for its world-famous barbecue, vibrant arts scene, professional sports, live entertainment, and diverse neighborhoods.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy numerous parks, hiking and biking trails, lakes, golf courses, and recreational activities throughout the metropolitan area.

Attractions: Kansas City features the National WWI Museum and Memorial, Country Club Plaza, Power & Light District, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, professional sports teams, and a thriving culinary scene.

Quality of Life: Kansas City offers affordable living, outstanding healthcare, excellent schools, diverse entertainment options, and the amenities of a major metropolitan area with Midwestern hospitality.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
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• Accountability
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