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Job description
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
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Worksite address
independence, MO, 64053, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.