Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

A Freestanding Emergency Department in Independence, Missouri is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to provide coverage in a supportive, lower-acuity emergency care setting. This opportunity is ideal for an Emergency Medicine physician who enjoys a collaborative environment with APP support and a manageable patient volume.

Position Highlights

Setting: Freestanding Emergency Department

Shift Coverage: Days and nights available

Call: No call required

Patient Volume: Approximately 1.6 patients per hour across the department

Admission Rate: Approximately 5% or less

Schedule

Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Single physician coverage with APP support

Clinical Environment

Facility Type: Freestanding Emergency Department

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

Support Staff

Standard Emergency Department support staff

Advanced Practice Provider support available during physician shifts

Qualifications

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

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