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Facility undisclosed
Independence, MO
A freestanding Emergency Department in Independence, Missouri is seeking a locum Emergency Medicine physician to provide coverage in a supportive, low-acuity setting. This role is ideal for clinicians who prefer collaborative practice with APP support, manageable patient volumes, and no on-call obligations. Highlights Location: Independence, Missouri - freestanding Emergency Department Shifts: Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) available Coverage model: Single physician coverage with APP support Patient volume: ~1.6 patients per hour department-wide Admission rate: ≈5% or less Call: No additional call required Clinical setting Facility: Freestanding ED affiliated with a Level II Trauma Center (freestanding site is not a trauma center) Department footprint: 0 treatment rooms and 1 triage space Patient acuity: Primarily low-acuity urgent and emergency presentations with occasional higher-acuity walk-ins Expectation: Evaluate, stabilize, and arrange transfer or escalation of care when indicated Key responsibilities Assess and manage patients presenting with urgent and emergency conditions Perform standard ED procedures within scope of practice Identify and stabilize higher-acuity patients and coordinate transfers to higher level of care Collaborate closely with APPs, nursing, and ancillary staff to ensure efficient, safe patient care Complete accurate, timely medical documentation Qualifications Board certified in Emergency Medicine Active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain Current DEA registration Current ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications as required Compensation and support Generous hourly rate; 1099 independent contractor status 100% travel reimbursement on top of rate Malpractice and tail coverage provided Dedicated 24/7 locum consultant to assist with credentialing and shift scheduling If you prefer a steady, lower-acuity environment with strong APP support and straightforward logistics, this locum opportunity in Independence offers a focused, well-supported practice setting. EOE
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