Locum Emergency Medicine Physician (MD / DO)

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Kirksville, MO Service Setting : Inpatient Coverage Type : Clinical Only Coverage Period : Jan 01, 2026 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule : Days COVERAGE DATES Starting January 1, 2026 Ongoing coverage needed PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : Adults and Geriatrics Patient Volume / Census : Typical Emergency Department census (TBD) Admissions : Yes Phone Consults : Yes Case Mix : General Emergency Medicine, including Trauma, Cardiac, and Medical Emergencies FACILITY INFORMATION Office Equipment Available : Standard ED equipment Specialty Backup Available : Full hospital specialty support Support Staff Available : Nurses, APPs, ancillary staff Reason for Coverage : Supplemental coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Temporary Privileges Available : Yes Credentialing Timeline : Approximately 65 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Emergency medical evaluations and treatment Management of acute and critical conditions Advanced airway management Trauma stabilization Coordination with specialty and inpatient services JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active Missouri medical license (must have at submission) Board : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine DEA : Active DEA certification required Certifications : ACLS, ATLS, PALS required Experience : Prior Emergency Medicine experience required for FP / IM candidates Other Qualifications : Proficiency in emergency medicine procedures and hospital EMR systems DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide high-quality emergency medical care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and emergent medical conditions Collaborate with nursing and support staff for coordinated patient care Communicate effectively with admitting physicians and specialty services Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR system