Emergency Medicine MD/DO - Osage Beach, MO

Optigy Group; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 179,000 - 289,000; Part time

Job summary

Optigy Group is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine nocturnist to cover a busy Missouri ED. The assignment features 12-hour overnight shifts with a significant need for 25–30 night shifts per month, in a Level III trauma center with Meditech and Dragon EMR.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Missouri medical license (or be able to obtain one), preferably ABEM certified, with ABIM/ABFM considered given EM experience. Required certifications include ATLS, BLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri license or ability to obtain.
• ABEM board certification preferred; ABIM/ABFM considered with EM experience.
• Previous Emergency Medicine experience required.
• ATLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.
• Broad EM procedural competency and ability to manage medium-acuity ED patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour overnight shifts as a nocturnist.
• Cover 25–30 night shifts per month.
• Collaborate with APP support in a busy ED.
• Work at a Level III trauma center with Meditech/Dragon EMR.
• Maintain high-quality patient care during overnight hours.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Procedural skills

Night shifts

Patient management

Education

Missouri medical license

ABEM board certification

ABIM/ABFM considered

Tools

Meditech EMR

Dragon

Job description

URGENT – Emergency Medicine Physician Nocturnist Locums Opportunity

Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Osage Beach, Missouri
Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
Priority: URGENT
Coverage Need: 25-30 Night Shifts per Month

Opportunity Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to provide nocturnist coverage at a busy regional referral center in Missouri.

This is an urgent coverage need with significant overnight availability. Physicians will work alongside APP support in a well-equipped emergency department with access to comprehensive hospital services.

Schedule & Coverage

• 12-hour overnight physician shifts

• Significant need for 25-30 night shifts per month

• Standard physician schedule is 12 shifts per month

• 12-hour APP coverage available

• High-priority ongoing coverage need

Facility & Clinical Details

• Annual ED Volume: 36,000 visits

• 35-bed Emergency Department

• Medium-acuity patient population

• Level III Trauma Center

• 14% admission rate

• EMR: Meditech with Dragon

Available Hospital Resources:

• 18-bed Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit

• 22-bed Stepdown Unit

• Level II Nursery

• State-designated Level II Stroke Center

Candidate Requirements

Licensure

• Active Missouri Medical License or ability to obtain

Board Certification

• ABEM preferred

• ABIM or ABFM considered with prior Emergency Medicine experience

Experience

• Previous Emergency Medicine experience required

Required Certifications

• ATLS

• BLS

• PALS

Clinical Skills

• Broad Emergency Medicine procedural competency

• Comfortable managing medium-acuity emergency department patients

Ideal Candidate

Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician seeking substantial nocturnist locums coverage. Candidates with strong procedural skills, overnight availability, and flexibility for multiple shifts per month are encouraged to apply.

URGENT NEED – Significant overnight coverage available for physicians able to commit to 25-30 night shifts per month.