JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Kirksville, MO
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Days
COVERAGE DATES
• Starting January 1, 2026
• Ongoing coverage needed
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Typical Emergency Department census (TBD)
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, including Trauma, Cardiac, and Medical Emergencies
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Full hospital specialty support
• Support Staff Available: Nurses, APPs, ancillary staff
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 65 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency medical evaluations and treatment
• Management of acute and critical conditions
• Advanced airway management
• Trauma stabilization
• Coordination with specialty and inpatient services
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Missouri medical license (must have at submission)
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• DEA: Active DEA certification required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required
• Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine experience required for FP/IM candidates
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency in emergency medicine procedures and hospital EMR systems
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide high-quality emergency medical care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and emergent medical conditions
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff for coordinated patient care
• Communicate effectively with admitting physicians and specialty services
• Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR system