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Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Independence, MO Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position A Freestanding Emergency Department in Independence, Missouri is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to provide coverage in a supportive, lower-acuity emergency care setting. This opportunity is ideal for an Emergency Medicine physician who enjoys a collaborative environment with APP support and a manageable patient volume. Position Highlights Setting: Freestanding Emergency Department Shift Coverage: Days and nights available Call: No call required Patient Volume: Approximately 1.6 patients per hour across the department Admission Rate: Approximately 5% or less Schedule Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Single physician coverage with APP support Clinical Environment Facility Type: Freestanding Emergency Department Department Setup: 0 treatment rooms and 1 triage space Patient Acuity: Primarily low-acuity cases with occasional higher-acuity walk-in patients Trauma Designation: Freestanding site is not a trauma center; affiliated main facility is a Level II Trauma Center 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 Support Staff Standard Emergency Department support staff Advanced Practice Provider support available during physician shifts Qualifications Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain licensure Current DEA registration ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications as required AAS614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb
Worksite address
independence, MO, 64050, US
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