Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Missouri

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Critical Care Medicine seeks an Emergency Medicine physician for locum tenens coverage in a Level III Trauma Center ED, providing 12-hour day and night shifts. The assignment involves evaluating and treating a broad range of acute conditions across all ages, with prescriptive authority required.

The department handles approximately 12,000 ED visits annually in an 11-bed ED; board certification is negotiable. Location is on-site in the United States.

Qualifications

• Board certification negotiable
• Prescriptive authority required
• Emergency Medicine physician with MD degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour day and night locum coverage in a 11-bed, medium‑acuity Emergency Department
• Evaluate and treat a broad range of emergency conditions across all age groups
• Prescribe medications within the scope of practice and hospital policies

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224403-MD-MO
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:10/03/2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:ER
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a Level III Trauma Center and employs over 500 healthcare professionals across its clinical services. The facility holds full certification as a Chest Pain Center and provides specialized stroke and chest pain intervention services. A helipad is available on-site to support critical air ambulance transfers as clinically indicated.

About the Facility Location

Missouri offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions suited to varied interests. The state features historical sites, natural landscapes, and cultural experiences, with opportunities to explore museums, take guided tours, and enjoy scenic river cruises. Live performances, exhibitions, wildlife destinations, and outdoor activities are distributed across the state, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during 12-hour day and night shifts in an 11-bed, medium-acuity Emergency Department, evaluating and treating a broad range of emergency conditions across all age groups. The department sees approximately 12,000 patients annually, with roughly 10% of patients requiring hospital admission. Clinicians are expected to provide approximately 12 shifts per month. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Approximately 12,000 ED visits annually; 11-bed Emergency Department
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:Day shift and night shift; 12-hour shifts
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification negotiable; prescriptive authority required