Emergency Medicine MD/DO - Potosi, MO

Optigy Group; Potosi (MO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Optigy Group is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for ongoing locum tenens coverage in Potosi, Missouri. The facility handles about 13,000 ED visits annually with a 10-bed ED and 29-bed hospital, offering day and night shifts and a commitment to continuous service.

Qualified physicians must hold an active Missouri medical license, DEA, and board certification in Emergency Medicine, with prior EM experience and ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri medical license in hand.
• Active DEA in hand.
• Board certification in hand.
• EM experience required.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department coverage in a 12-hour shift model.
• Attend to ongoing locum tenens needs in a Critical Access Hospital.
• Document patient care in PowerChart/PowerDocs.

Skills

Emergency Medicine experience

ACLS certification

Active Missouri medical license

Active DEA registration

Board certification in Emergency Med

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Emergency Medicine

Missouri Medical License

DEA License

ACLS Certification

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens

Potosi, Missouri | Ongoing Coverage Opportunity

Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Type: MD/DO
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
Assignment Type: Ongoing Locum Tenens

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Ongoing Emergency Medicine coverage need

• 12-hour day and night shifts available

• 24-hour physician coverage

• Approximately 13,000 annual ED visits

• 10-bed Emergency Department

• 29-bed hospital

• Established community hospital serving the surrounding region

SCHEDULE

• Day Shifts: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

• Night Shifts: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM

• Shift Length: 12 hours

• Ongoing coverage available

CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT

The Emergency Department features:

• Dedicated trauma room

• Minor care area

• Hazmat capabilities

• Triage area

EMR: PowerChart / PowerDocs

PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS

• Active Missouri medical license in hand

• Active DEA in hand

• Board certification in hand

• Previous Emergency Medicine experience

• Current ACLS certification

Accepted Backgrounds:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Primary Care physicians with Emergency Medicine experience may be considered, subject to credentialing requirements.

Important: Candidates must have an active Missouri medical license, DEA, and board certification in hand prior to presentation.

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

• CME documentation from the past 2 years

• Procedure logs

• Current flu vaccination

• Medical license

• Missouri BNDD license

• DEA license

• Tdap documentation

Immunizations / Testing:

• Quantiferon TB or 2-step PPD

• Post-positive chest X-ray if applicable

• MMR x2 or titers

• Varicella x2 or titers

• Hepatitis B quantitative antibody

• COVID vaccination or approved exemption

• Current flu vaccination

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Potosi, Missouri

• Approximately 1.5 hours south of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area

• Welcoming small-town atmosphere

• Cost of living below state and national averages

• Outdoor recreation and local parks

• Strong local economy supported by several major employers

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Ongoing locum tenens opportunity

• Flexible day and night shift options

• 12-hour scheduling

• Critical Access Hospital setting

• Manageable community ED volume

• Opportunity to serve an established regional patient population