Locums Emergency Medicine Physician
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to provide coverage in Overland Park, Kansas.
Schedule:
• Rotational shifts (morning, mid, night; varied hours)
• 9-hour shifts, including weekends and nights as needed
• No call coverage required
• Orientation: 2-day shadow period with EMR training
Position Details:
• 9-hour shifts
• Day and night coverage needed
• Minimum 2 years of EM experience
• ABEM required
• 2 shadow/orientation shifts
• Fast-paced, high-efficiency ED
Emergency Department:
• 24 ED beds + 7 vertical pathway spaces + 2 intake rooms
• Volume: 1.6–1.8 patients/hour
• Primarily ESI 2s and 3s
• Level II Trauma Center
• Nurse/APP triage for lower-acuity patients
• ~35% admission rate
• Minimum daytime staffing: 1 physician + 1 APP
• Standard ER support staff
Facility Highlights:
• 190-bed acute care hospital serving Overland Park and Leawood
• Accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center with rapid response protocols
• Advanced technology, including remote ECG monitoring and electronic medication management
• Support staff includes critical care nurses, techs, and APPs
• Not a trauma center; focuses on standard EM cases (e.g., cardiac, stroke, infections, minor injuries)
• Annual ER visits: Approximately 40,000
• Diverse patient population in a vibrant, affluent community
Additional Details:
• Position will primarily be at the main ED
• Two associated FSERs see approximately 13–17 patients/day each
• Some hours may potentially be allocated to the FSERs, TBD
Extras:
• All travel (flights, hotel, rental or mileage on personal, tolls, parking, etc) will be reimbursed 100% on top of the rate.
- Dedicated 24/7 locums consultant to manage credentialing and schedule shifts
Requirements:
- ABEM board certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience
- Active Kansas medical license required
- DEA required