Physician - Emergency Medicine Kansas City, MO

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 of 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: 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 wide range of general cases, critically ill patients, extensive procedures, and high volume of transfers accepted from other hospitals
  
• Support staff covers all areas except pediatrics

Facility:

This facility is a Level I Trauma Center offering a full spectrum of emergency medical services, handling high-acuity cases including penetrating trauma and complex transfers from surrounding hospitals. The emergency department maintains a robust support staff and sees a high patient volume, providing physicians with a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment. The facility also operates affiliated freestanding emergency departments, offering providers additional flexibility in their practice settings.

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers a vibrant blend of rich cultural history, world-class barbecue, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene, making it an exciting place to live and work. With a low cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, Kansas City provides an excellent quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking both professional fulfillment and personal enjoyment.