EMS Medical Director Opportunity | Step into Leadership | Bolivar MO

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Bolivar, Missouri, is recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join our high-performing team. This is a rare opportunity to step into leadership as well as practice in a newly expanded, 29-bed Emergency Department within a physician-led health system that prioritizes flexibility, teamwork, and sustainability.

If you’re looking for a rewarding leadership EMS role to go along with 12 - 12's while enjoying professional autonomy, a predictable schedule, and the ability to truly connect with your patients—CMH delivers.

Position Highlights

• Flexible Scheduling: Standard 144 hours/month with options to tailor shift combinations

• Majority Day or Swing Shifts available

• New 29-Bed Emergency Department Opening in March 2026: Expanded from 12 beds to improve patient flow and care

• Balanced Volumes: Sustainable pace with strong nurse and tech support

• 24/7 Hospitalist Support: No overnight admits required by ED physicians

• Physician Quality Bonus: Annual opportunity for performance-based incentives

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Sign-On Bonus

• Residency/Training Stipends

• Student Loan Assistance:

  • PSLF-eligible site

  • In-house loan concierge available

• Relocation Assistance

• Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Health, dental, life, and malpractice with tail coverage

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

  • Generous Annual CME Allowance

Why Emergency Physicians Choose CMH

• 97% Physician Retention Rate

• Ranked in the Top 10% Nationally for Physician Satisfaction

• Physician-Led System: You have a voice in shaping your practice

• Collaborative and supportive team culture—no burnout, no silos

• Financially strong and actively expanding to meet regional needs

Why Bolivar, Missouri?

• Safe, affordable town just 30 minutes from Springfield

• <2.5 hours to Kansas City with regional airport access in 25 minutes

• Excellent schools, low cost of living, and year-round outdoor recreation: lakes, rivers, trails, and more

Step Into the EM Role You’ve Been Looking For

If you’re ready to practice emergency medicine in a setting where your time, training, and well-being are respected, we’d love to meet you. Call or text Alyson today to schedule a confidential conversation.