Emergency medicine

Inhospital Physicians is actively recruiting Emergency Medicine physicians for St. Mary’s Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This is a community-based Emergency Department offering a strong team environment, manageable patient volume, and the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine without the chaos of large academic centers.

This role is ideal for physicians seeking stability, autonomy, and a collegial culture while maintaining exposure to meaningful clinical cases.

Position Highlights

• 1099 independent contractor position
• 12-hour shifts
• Full-time: 120 hours per month
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Opportunity for long-term stability within a growing 4-hospital system

Clinical Environment

• ~54 patients per day
• ~10 admissions per day
• Moderate acuity with a mix of higher acuity cases
• STEMI Center and Stroke Center designation
• Orthopedic capabilities on-site
• Cath lab available

Common Case Types

• Cardiac conditions
• Sepsis
• Stroke
• Respiratory illness
• Gastrointestinal complaints

Staffing Model

• 1 Emergency Medicine physician on shift
• 2 APPs during the day
• 1 physician coverage overnight
• Admissions managed by hospitalist team

Support & Resources

• EMR: Epic with Dragon dictation
• No scribes
• Anesthesia support:
  • In-house Monday–Friday (7a–3p)
  • On-call coverage after hours
• No intensivist in-house (POM support available)

Practice Environment

• Community hospital setting with a small team feel
• Long-tenured, collegial medical staff
• Strong nursing and administrative support
• Efficient transfer system for subspecialty care when needed

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM preferred)
• Will consider ABFM with 2+ years of Emergency Medicine experience or EM fellowship training
• Active or eligible for Missouri medical license
• Comfortable with moderate acuity and transfer workflows

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Stable, team-oriented environment with low turnover
• Manageable volume and acuity mix
• Flexibility within a multi-site system
• Opportunity to focus on patient care without academic or administrative burden

Important Considerations

• Limited in-house specialty coverage (ENT, Urology, etc.)
• Transfer coordination required for certain cases
• Catholic hospital system (certain procedures not performed)

About Inhospital Physicians

Inhospital Physicians is a physician-led organization managing hospital-based programs across multiple states. We focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting our providers with strong operational infrastructure and leadership.