Emergency Medicine Physician

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

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