Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Care Partners; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and patient-centered physician group at a modern critical access hospital located in Chillicothe, MO. This opportunity is perfect for Board Certified or Eligible Emergency or Family Medicine physicians looking to make a significant impact in a community-focused environment. The facility offers a supportive atmosphere with access to advanced telemedicine services and a collaborative team of healthcare professionals. With a commitment to high-quality care, this hospital has received numerous awards and recognitions for its excellence. Experience the charm of a small town while being just a short drive from Kansas City, making this an ideal place for both work and life.

Qualifications

• Seeking Board Certified or Eligible physician in Emergency or Family Medicine.
• Experience in telemedicine and patient-centered care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care in a 25-bed critical access hospital.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Family Medicine

Patient Care

Telemedicine

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Certification in Emergency Medicine

Board Certification in Family Medicine

Tools

Epic EMR

Dragon Dictation

Job description

OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an Emergency or Family Medicine Board Certified or Board Eligible physician to join our patient-centered democratic physician group at Hedrick Medical Center, a Saint Luke's Health System campus, located just outside Kansas City in Chillicothe, MO. We welcome applications from Emergency and Family Medicine physicians, including residents.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• 8-bed Emergency Department
• 9,600 Annual ED Visits
• 12-hour Shifts
• Epic EMR with Dragon Dictation
• Hospitalist & Radiology available 24/7
• Regional Referral Center

FACILITY

Located north of Kansas City, Hedrick Medical Center is a Joint Commission-accredited city-owned critical access hospital serving area communities since 1888. Our modern facility opened in February 2014 and functions as a regional referral center for Livingston County and eight surrounding counties. Services include a 24-hour emergency department, primary care and specialty clinics, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, maternity care, surgery, ICU with eICU, diagnostic imaging, a women’s center with 3-D mammography, hospitalist program, and nurse navigator services. As an early telemedicine adopter, Hedrick Medical Center is a regional eHealth leader. Being part of Saint Luke's Health System provides access to over 200 providers across 65 specialties at 14 hospitals, enabling our patients to receive high-quality care close to home.

Hedrick Medical Center has received numerous awards, including:

• 2023 Best of the Best Hospitals and Emergency Departments in North Missouri
• 5-Star CMS Rating (one of only two CAH facilities in Missouri)
• Get with the Guidelines Bronze Award (STEMI) 2022
• Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Program Certifications
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV STEMI Center
• Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence Award
• Gold Seal of Approval
• Top Performer in Key Quality Measures

COMMUNITY

Chillicothe, incorporated in 1851, is located at the crossroads of U.S. highways 65 and 36, less than 40 minutes from Interstate 35 and about an hour from Interstates 70, 29, and 435. It’s one hour to St. Joseph and 1.5 hours to downtown Kansas City, with easy access to Kansas City International Airport.

The city, with a population of approximately 9,000, serves a trade area of over 65,000. Known for its education, Chillicothe is home to the Chillicothe R-II School District, recognized as an