Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 248,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a BC/BE Emergency Medicine physician for a locum tenens assignment in Kirksville, Missouri. The physician will cover 12‑hour shifts and manage a high volume ED with a Level III trauma facility.

The role requires ABEM eligibility, an active DEA, and Missouri licensure preferred. Medhost EMR is used to document care and coordinate with nursing staff. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Emergency Medicine per ABEM.
• Active Missouri license preferred.
• Active DEA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to ED patients.
• Manage acute conditions including chest pain, stroke, and trauma.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and collaborate with ED team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Medhost EMR.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Medhost ED EMR.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Critical Care

Team Collaboration

Education

ABEM board eligible/certified

Tools

Medhost EMR

Job description

Kirksville, United States | Posted on 10/02/2026

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-135858
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Kirksville, Missouri
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 03, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 33 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Medium acuity, including chest pain and stroke cases
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 11 ED beds
  
• Trauma Level: Level III
  
• EMR System: EDIF Medhost
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  
• Licenses: Active Missouri license preferred
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA required
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
  
• Manage acute medical conditions including chest pain, stroke, and trauma.
  
• Perform emergency procedures as required.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including nursing and support staff.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation in EDIF Medhost EMR.