Locums Emergency Medicine Physician — High-Volume ED, Kansas City, MO

Location: Kansas City, Missouri — Locum Emergency Medicine Physician (high-volume ED)

Role type

• Locums position in a busy, high-acuity emergency department treating a diverse patient population.

Schedule and shifts

• Flexible availability required: days, nights, weekends.
• No in-house call.
• Available shifts:
  • 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
  • 8:00 PM–6:00 AM

Patient volume and metrics

• Average daily census: ~106 patients
• Annual admission rate: ~34%

Clinical environment

• High-acuity and critically ill patients
• Trauma care including penetrating trauma
• Complex medical emergencies and frequent transfers to specialty care
• High procedural volume
• Significant transfer activity from surrounding facilities
• Occasional psychiatric evaluations via telehealth
• Pediatric coverage not included

Core responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage emergency presentations
• Perform standard ED procedures and stabilize critically ill/injured patients
• Manage complex cases and coordinate transfers as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and ancillary teams
• Provide timely, evidence-based care and maintain accurate documentation

Support and resources

• Full ED support team and standard emergency services available

Required qualifications

• Board certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
• Active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain one
• Current DEA registration
• Required certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS