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Locums - Independence, Missouri, Emergency Medicine Opening

Clinical Role

Join a freestanding Emergency Department in Independence, Missouri, providing Emergency Medicine coverage in a collaborative setting with Advanced Practice Provider support. This ongoing locums opportunity offers 12-hour shifts, a lower-acuity patient population, and the opportunity to work within a health system anchored by a Level II Trauma Center.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

• September 2026

Assignment Length:

• Ongoing

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts
• AM and PM coverage needed

Physician Shift Times:

• 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Orientation:

• One-day orientation
• One to two days of shadowing

Position Highlights

• Ongoing locums opportunity
• Freestanding Emergency Department
• Single physician coverage with APP support
• Lower-acuity patient population
• 12-hour shifts
• Supportive Emergency Department team

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Freestanding Emergency Department

Facility Details:

• 10 Emergency Department rooms
• 1 triage space
• Main health system includes a Level II Trauma Center
• Freestanding ED is not a Trauma Center

Patient Volume:

• Approximately 1.6 patients per hour for the department
• Admission rate of 5% or less

Patient Population:

• Primarily low-acuity patients
• Occasional higher-acuity walk-in patients

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat Emergency Department patients
• Perform standard Emergency Medicine procedures
• Stabilize and transfer patients requiring higher levels of care when appropriate
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and nursing staff
• Document patient care according to hospital standards

Support & Technology

Support Staff:

• APP support during physician coverage
• APP triage for lower-acuity patients
• Standard Emergency Department nursing and ancillary staff

Requirements

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine required
• Emergency Medicine Residency trained required
• New graduates accepted if Emergency Medicine Board eligible/boarded 

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Collaborative Emergency Medicine team
• APP-supported care model
• Freestanding Emergency Department within an established hospital system
• Ongoing coverage opportunity

About Independence, Missouri

Location & Access: Independence is located just east of downtown Kansas City, offering convenient access to major highways, Kansas City International Airport, and the amenities of the metropolitan area.

Lifestyle & Community: Independence combines historic charm with modern conveniences, featuring family-friendly neighborhoods, local restaurants, shopping, and community events.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy numerous parks, walking and biking trails, golf courses, lakes, and recreational facilities throughout the region.

Attractions: Independence is home to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, historic Independence Square, the National Frontier Trails Museum, and is just minutes from Kansas City's renowned dining, entertainment, and professional sports.

Quality of Life: Independence offers affordable living, excellent access to healthcare, short commutes, and the convenience of suburban living with close proximity to a major metropolitan area.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness