Locums Emergency Physician – Flexible Day/Night Shifts

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 165,312 - 261,744; Part time

Job summary

The Freestanding Emergency Department in Independence, Missouri seeks a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to cover a lower-acuity ED with strong APP support and a manageable patient volume.

Shifts include days and nights; no call is required, and patient volume is about 1.6 patients per hour with an approximate 5% or less admission rate. Board-certified EM physicians with Missouri licensure are preferred for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Emergency Medicine is required.
• Active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Current DEA registration is required.
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS and BLS certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with a variety of emergency and urgent medical conditions.
• Perform standard Emergency Department procedures within scope of practice.
• Identify and stabilize higher-acuity patients requiring transfer or escalation of care.
• Collaborate with APPs, nursing staff, and support teams to provide efficient patient care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and complete required medical documentation.

Education

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Active Missouri medical license

Current DEA registration

ACLS

ATLS

PALS

BLS

Job description

The Freestanding Emergency Department in Independence, Missouri seeks a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to cover a lower-acuity ED with strong APP support and a manageable patient volume.

Shifts include days and nights; no call is required, and patient volume is about 1.6 patients per hour with an approximate 5% or less admission rate. Board-certified EM physicians with Missouri licensure are preferred for this assignment.