Locums - Kansas City, Missouri, Emergency Medicine Opening
Clinical Role
Join a busy Level I Trauma Center in Kansas City, Missouri, providing Emergency Medicine coverage across the main hospital and affiliated Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs). This locums opportunity offers a diverse case mix, high-acuity patient care, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary emergency medicine team.
Assignment Details
Start Date:
Assignment Length:
Coverage Needed:
Schedule:
- Providers must be flexible to work:
Physician Shift Times:
- 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
- 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
- 3:00 PM-1:00 AM
- 8:00 PM-6:00 AM
Shift Details:
- Main hospital may consider shifts shorter than 12 hours
- Affiliated FSED locations require 12-hour shifts
Position Highlights
- Level I Trauma Center
- High-acuity Emergency Medicine practice
- Opportunity to work at the main hospital and affiliated FSEDs
- Broad procedural experience
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Diverse patient population
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Practice Setting:
- Hospital Emergency Department
- Freestanding Emergency Departments
Facility Details:
Patient Volume:
- Average daily census: Approximately 106 patients
- Annual admission rate: Approximately 34%
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and manage Emergency Department patients
- Perform all standard Emergency Medicine procedures
- Manage penetrating and blunt trauma
- Treat critically ill and medically complex patients
- Accept and manage transfers from outside hospitals
- Coordinate care with consulting services and inpatient teams
- Document patient care according to hospital standards
Common Case Types
- Penetrating trauma
- Medical emergencies
- Surgical emergencies
- High-acuity critical care
- Transfers from referring hospitals
- Wide variety of routine Emergency Medicine cases
Technology & Support
Support Staff:
- Comprehensive Emergency Department support
- Pediatric coverage excluded
- Multiple Emergency Medicine physicians per shift based on volume
Additional Information
- Occasional use of robotic technology for psychiatric services
Requirements
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) required
- ABEM certification required
- ACLS required
- PALS required
- ATLS required (completion of ATLS course at least once is acceptable)
Credentialing
- Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.
Organization & Team
- High-volume Level I Trauma Center
- Collaborative Emergency Medicine department
- Experienced multidisciplinary support team
- Opportunity for ongoing Emergency Medicine coverage
About Kansas City, Missouri
Location & Access: Kansas City is a major metropolitan area located along the Missouri-Kansas border, offering excellent transportation, an international airport, and convenient interstate access.
Lifestyle & Community: Kansas City is known for its world-famous barbecue, vibrant arts scene, professional sports, live entertainment, and diverse neighborhoods.
Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy numerous parks, hiking and biking trails, lakes, golf courses, and recreational activities throughout the metropolitan area.
Attractions: Kansas City features the National WWI Museum and Memorial, Country Club Plaza, Power & Light District, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, professional sports teams, and a thriving culinary scene.
Quality of Life: Kansas City offers affordable living, outstanding healthcare, excellent schools, diverse entertainment options, and the amenities of a major metropolitan area with Midwestern hospitality.
What RecruitWell Provides
- A+ rated malpractice coverage
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell's Core Values
- Open communication
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- Accountability
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