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