Physician - Emergency Medicine

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

• Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians who are board certified in ABEM
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• Locum need is equivalent of 5-7 FTEs beginning September 2026
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• Must be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
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• Preference for providers open to working at main hospital as well as affiliated freestanding emergency rooms
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• Main hospital campus may consider less than 12-hour shifts; affiliated freestanding emergency departments require 12-hour shifts
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• Shift times include: 6:00 AM 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM 7:00 PM, 12:00 PM 10:00 PM, 3:00 PM 1:00 AM, 7:00 PM 5:00 AM, and 9:00 PM 7:00 AM
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• All standard emergency room procedures required
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• Required certifications: ABEM board certification, ATLS (at least once in career), ACLS, and PALS
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• Level II Trauma Center with transfers limited to plastics/hand (some coverage), neuro interventional radiology, and pediatrics
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• Average patient census of 170 with most common cases being trauma (mainly blunt) and a mix of all patient types
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• Annual emergency room admission rate of 24%
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• Neurology and psychiatric robots utilized on unit

Facility:

This is a Level II Trauma Center offering a full range of emergency medicine services to the surrounding community. The facility supports a high-volume emergency department with a diverse patient population and a collaborative medical staff. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality acute and emergency care, with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies including robotic support in neurology and psychiatry.

Location:

Independence, MO

Independence, Missouri offers a rich historical heritage as the birthplace of President Harry S. Truman and a key departure point along the Oregon Trail, making it a culturally vibrant community. Located just minutes from Kansas City, residents enjoy easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and a thriving arts scene while benefiting from a lower cost of living and a welcoming small-city atmosphere.