A high-volume Emergency Department in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to join its experienced clinical team. This role offers a fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population, high-acuity cases, complex medical conditions, and a broad range of emergency procedures. The position is ideal for a physician who thrives in a challenging and dynamic setting.
Practice Info
- High-volume Emergency Department in Kansas City, Missouri
- Average daily census of approximately 106 patients
- Annual admission rate of approximately 34%
- Provides care for a broad range of emergency conditions, including high-acuity and critically ill patients, trauma cases (including penetrating trauma), complex medical emergencies, and patients requiring transfers and specialty care
- Practice environment includes high procedural volume and significant transfer activity from surrounding facilities
- Occasional psychiatric evaluations utilizing telehealth technology
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients presenting with emergency medical conditions
- Perform all standard Emergency Department procedures
- Stabilize critically ill and injured patients
- Manage complex cases and coordinate transfers when appropriate
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary teams
- Provide timely, evidence-based emergency care and accurate medical documentation
Shift & Schedule
- Providers must be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
- No call required
- Available physician shifts include: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Requirements
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain licensure
- Current DEA registration
- ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications as required