<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 advanced cardiovascular and orthopedic services within a large, modern emergency department, and is expanding its footprint with a freestanding emergency department opening in Fall 2025. This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced emergency physician seeking significant acuity, APP support, and a growing regional platform in the Kansas City metro area.</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 disability coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level II Trauma Center with 65,000 annual emergency department visits — a high-acuity, high-volume environment</li> <li>Large, modern emergency department with advanced cardiovascular and orthopedic service lines on campus</li> <li>Freestanding emergency department expansion slated to open Fall 2025, creating additional clinical and leadership opportunity</li> <li>10-hour shift structure covering 60 physician hours daily</li> <li>Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage integrated into the department staffing model</li> <li>Patient-centered facility committed to delivering top-tier acute and trauma care to the Independence and greater Kansas City region</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 required 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, Missouri sits immediately east of Kansas City, offering physicians the lifestyle advantages of a close-knit community with immediate access to a major metropolitan area. The Kansas City metro delivers professional sports, a nationally recognized arts and culinary scene, and a cost of living well below comparable urban markets. Families benefit from strong public and private school options, abundant parks, and easy access to regional lakes and outdoor recreation — a well-rounded setting for physicians relocating from any part of the country.</p>