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Job description
Locums - Kansas City, Missouri, Emergency Medicine Opening
Clinical Role
Join a busy Level I Trauma Center in Kansas City, Missouri, providing Emergency Medicine coverage across the main hospital and affiliated Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs). This locums opportunity offers a diverse case mix, high-acuity patient care, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary emergency medicine team.
Assignment Details
Start Date:
October 17, 2026 Assignment Length:
Three months Coverage Needed:
Equivalent of 2 FTEs Schedule:
Providers must be flexible to work:DaysNightsWeekends Physician Shift Times:
6:00 AM-4:00 PM10:00 AM-8:00 PM3:00 PM-1:00 AM8:00 PM-6:00 AM Shift Details:
Main hospital may consider shifts shorter than 12 hoursAffiliated FSED locations require 12-hour shifts Position Highlights
Level I Trauma CenterHigh-acuity Emergency Medicine practiceOpportunity to work at the main hospital and affiliated FSEDsBroad procedural experienceCollaborative multidisciplinary teamDiverse patient population Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Practice Setting:
Hospital Emergency DepartmentFreestanding Emergency Departments Facility Details:
Level I Trauma Center Patient Volume:
Average daily census: Approximately 106 patientsAnnual admission rate: Approximately 34% Clinical Responsibilities:
Evaluate and manage Emergency Department patientsPerform all standard Emergency Medicine proceduresManage penetrating and blunt traumaTreat critically ill and medically complex patientsAccept and manage transfers from outside hospitalsCoordinate care with consulting services and inpatient teamsDocument patient care according to hospital standards Common Case Types
Penetrating traumaMedical emergenciesSurgical emergenciesHigh-acuity critical careTransfers from referring hospitalsWide variety of routine Emergency Medicine cases Technology & Support
Support Staff:
Comprehensive Emergency Department supportPediatric coverage excludedMultiple Emergency Medicine physicians per shift based on volume Additional Information
Occasional use of robotic technology for psychiatric services Requirements
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) requiredABEM certification requiredACLS requiredPALS requiredATLS required (completion of ATLS course at least once is acceptable) Credentialing
Please inquire for current credentialing timeline. Organization & Team
High-volume Level I Trauma CenterCollaborative Emergency Medicine departmentExperienced multidisciplinary support teamOpportunity for ongoing Emergency Medicine coverage About Kansas City, Missouri
Location & Access: Kansas City is a major metropolitan area located along the Missouri-Kansas border, offering excellent transportation, an international airport, and convenient interstate access.
Lifestyle & Community: Kansas City is known for its world-famous barbecue, vibrant arts scene, professional sports, live entertainment, and diverse neighborhoods.
Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy numerous parks, hiking and biking trails, lakes, golf courses, and recreational activities throughout the metropolitan area.
Attractions: Kansas City features the National WWI Museum and Memorial, Country Club Plaza, Power & Light District, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, professional sports teams, and a thriving culinary scene.
Quality of Life: Kansas City offers affordable living, outstanding healthcare, excellent schools, diverse entertainment options, and the amenities of a major metropolitan area with Midwestern hospitality.
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Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
Who can apply
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