Opportunity:
Physician - Emergency Medicine
Job Details:
Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians who are board certified in ABEM
Locum need is equivalent of 5-7 FTEs beginning September 2026
Must be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
Preference for providers open to working at main hospital as well as affiliated freestanding emergency rooms
Main hospital campus may consider less than 12-hour shifts; affiliated freestanding emergency departments require 12-hour shifts
Shift times include: 6:00 AM 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM 7:00 PM, 12:00 PM 10:00 PM, 3:00 PM 1:00 AM, 7:00 PM 5:00 AM, and 9:00 PM 7:00 AM
All standard emergency room procedures required
Required certifications: ABEM board certification, ATLS (at least once in career), ACLS, and PALS
Level II Trauma Center with transfers limited to plastics/hand (some coverage), neuro interventional radiology, and pediatrics
Average patient census of 170 with most common cases being trauma (mainly blunt) and a mix of all patient types
Annual emergency room admission rate of 24%
Neurology and psychiatric robots utilized on unit
Facility:
This is a Level II Trauma Center offering a full range of emergency medicine services to the surrounding community. The facility supports a high-volume emergency department with a diverse patient population and a collaborative medical staff. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality acute and emergency care, with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies including robotic support in neurology and psychiatry.
Location:
Independence, MO
Independence, Missouri offers a rich historical heritage as the birthplace of President Harry S. Truman and a key departure point along the Oregon Trail, making it a culturally vibrant community. Located just minutes from Kansas City, residents enjoy easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and a thriving arts scene while benefiting from a lower cost of living and a welcoming small-city atmosphere.
