Locums Emergency Medicine Physician - Freestanding ED, APP Support, Low-Acuity Shifts, No Call

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.