Opportunity:
Physician - Emergency Medicine
Job Details:
- Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for a Level I Trauma Center
- Must be Board Certified in ABEM (American Board of Emergency Medicine)
- Locum need is equivalent to 2 FTEs
- Providers must be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
- Preference for providers open to working at main hospital as well as affiliated freestanding emergency rooms
- Main hospital campus may consider less than 12-hour shifts; affiliated freestanding emergency departments require 12-hour shifts
- Available shift times: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM, and 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM
- No call involved
- All standard emergency room procedures required
- Required certifications include ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (must have taken ATLS at least one time)
- Average patient census of 106 with an annual ER admission rate of 34%
- Most common cases include trauma (penetrating), a large range of common presentations, sick patients, high volume of procedures, and transfers accepted from other hospitals
- Support staff covers everything except pediatrics
- Occasional use of robots for psychiatric cases
Facility:
This facility is a Level I Trauma Center offering a comprehensive range of emergency medical services. The organization supports a high-volume emergency department with a diverse and complex patient population, including trauma cases and transfers from surrounding facilities. The facility is supported by experienced staff and modern resources, providing physicians with a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment across both the main hospital campus and affiliated freestanding emergency departments.
Location:
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City offers a vibrant blend of world-class barbecue, a thriving arts and entertainment scene, and a strong sense of community, making it an exciting place to live and work. With affordable living, professional sports, and a rich cultural heritage, Kansas City provides an excellent quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking both career fulfillment and personal enjoyment.
