Physician / Emergency Medicine / Missouri / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
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A board-certified or eligible Emergency Medicine Physician provides clinical coverage at a Level III Trauma Center in Osage Beach, Missouri on a locum tenens basis. The role involves managing a diverse patient population including pediatric, trauma, geriatric, and OBGYN cases in a 35-bed emergency department with a 36,000 annual patient volume. Responsibilities include performing general emergency procedures, coordinating care with advanced practice providers and residents, and documenting all care accurately in EMR systems such as Meditech and Dragon.
JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Osage Beach, MO Service Setting: Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule COVERAGE DATES Starting 09/01/2025 Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: 22% Pediatric, 5% OBGYN, 9% Trauma, 12% Geriatric Patient Volume/Census: 36K annual ED volume Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 35 ED beds Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center EMR System: Meditech & Dragon Specialty Backup Available: APPs work between Main ED & Fast Track Support Staff Available: APPs, Residents (moonlighting) Reason for Coverage:Supplemental PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General emergency medicine procedures 64-Slice CT available JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Missouri license required Board: BE/BC in EM, FP, or IM (must have 3 years ER experience); ABEM preferred DEA: Required Certifications: ACLS, ATLS (required); PALS preferred Experience: Minimum 3 years ER experience for non-EM boarded physicians Other Qualifications: Experience with Meditech & Dragon preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency department coverage Participate in 12-hour shifts across flexible schedule Coordinate with APPs between Main ED and Fast Track Evaluate and manage a diverse patient population Accept moonlighting residents for coverage support Accurately document all care in EMR




