Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-137203
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Kirksville, Missouri
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 30, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
  
• Hours Per Shift: 12
  
• Shifts Per Week: 12 shifts per month (approx. 3 per week)
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 33 patients per day (12,000 annual visits)
  
• Case Mix: Stroke, chest pain, trauma, and general emergency presentations
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 11 ED beds
  
• Trauma Level: Level III
  
• EMR System: EDIF Medhost
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, multidisciplinary support including stroke and chest pain teams
  
• Support Staff Available: Strong multidisciplinary support team
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE Emergency Medicine (ABEM preferred)
  
• Licenses: Active Missouri Medical License (or ability to obtain)
  
• Experience: Previous Emergency Medicine experience required
  
• Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently in community hospital setting
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting with a wide range of conditions.
  
• Manage patient volume of approximately 33 patients per day in a Level III Trauma Center.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary support team for specialized stroke and chest pain interventions.
  
• Oversee critical air ambulance transfers via helipad when necessary.
  
• Maintain accurate medical records using EDIF Medhost EMR.