<p>A Level II Trauma Center in Independence, Missouri is recruiting full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians to join a high-volume department seeing 65,000 annual patient visits. The facility features a large, modern emergency department supported by advanced cardiovascular and orthopedic services, with APP coverage integrated into daily operations. A freestanding emergency department is slated to open in Fall 2025, expanding the group's footprint and creating additional opportunity for physicians who want to be part of a growing regional presence.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with a sign-on bonus</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with company matching and employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>CME time and dues allowance</li> <li>Paid time off and additional disability coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level II Trauma Center with 65,000 annual emergency department visits — a genuinely busy, high-acuity environment</li> <li>Large, modern emergency department with advanced on-site cardiovascular and orthopedic services</li> <li>10-hour shift structure covering 60 physician hours daily</li> <li>APP coverage integrated into the department alongside physician staffing</li> <li>Freestanding emergency department expansion opening Fall 2025, broadening the group's regional reach</li> <li>Patient-centered facility committed to delivering high-tier acute and trauma care to the greater Independence community</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification by ABEM or AOBEM required</li> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Prior experience in a Level II trauma center or comparable high-volume emergency setting preferred</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of emergency and trauma acuity in a fast-paced department</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Independence is a historic city in the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering the amenities of a major urban center — professional sports, a nationally recognized arts and dining scene, and a robust international airport — alongside the lower cost of living and community feel of a mid-sized city. The region features excellent public and private school options, abundant parks and recreational trails, and easy access to the broader Kansas City suburbs, making it a practical and appealing destination for physicians relocating with families or establishing long-term roots.</p>