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Facility undisclosed
Independence, MO
We’re seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine physician to staff a freestanding emergency department in Independence, Missouri. This is a supportive, lower-acuity environment with APP coverage - an excellent fit if you prefer collaborative teamwork, manageable patient volumes, and no post-shift call. What to expect Setting: Freestanding Emergency Department in Independence, MO Shifts: Day and night shifts available (see schedule below) Call: No call requirement Patient volume: About 1.6 patients per hour across the department Admission rate: Roughly 5% or less Schedule Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Coverage: Single physician on site with APP support Clinical environment Facility: Freestanding ED (not a trauma center); affiliated main hospital is a Level II Trauma Center Department layout: Triage space with no formal treatment rooms on-site Patient acuity: Primarily low-acuity and urgent care presentations, with occasional higher-acuity walk-ins who may need stabilization and transfer Responsibilities Evaluate and treat patients with a range of emergency and urgent medical conditions Perform standard ED procedures within your scope of practice Recognize, stabilize, and arrange transfer or escalation for higher-acuity patients Work closely with APPs, nursing, and support staff to keep patient flow efficient Complete accurate and timely medical documentation for each encounter Support and team Typical ED nursing and support staff Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider coverage during physician shifts Qualifications Board certified in Emergency Medicine Active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain one Current DEA registration Required certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS (as applicable) EOE
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