<p>This ongoing Emergency Medicine locum position is based at a hospital in Hays, Kansas — a stable, autonomous assignment well-suited to experienced EM clinicians who want predictable workflows, transparent compensation, and the flexibility to build a schedule around their life. Solo physician coverage means you own the department when you're on, with no competing hierarchies and a clean charting environment on Epic.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive pay rate disclosed upfront to support informed scheduling and financial decisions</li> <li>Flexible shift selection — build a block schedule that fits your lifestyle and availability</li> <li>Ongoing assignment length with no defined end date, providing income stability and continuity</li> <li>Locum engagement structure with customizable coverage options</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based emergency department in Hays, Kansas</li> <li>Solo physician coverage model — autonomous practice with full clinical decision-making authority</li> <li>Ongoing coverage need with consistent, predictable scheduling</li> <li>Charting on Epic EMR</li> <li>Workflow designed to support work-life balance with minimal administrative friction</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Kansas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Current ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required</li> <li>Comfort with solo coverage and the full acuity spectrum of a community hospital emergency department</li> <li>Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hays sits in the heart of north-central Kansas, offering a low cost of living, a welcoming small-city atmosphere, and the wide-open landscapes of the High Plains. Fort Hays State University anchors the local cultural and recreational scene, and the region's uncrowded roads, outdoor spaces, and tight-knit community make it a natural fit for clinicians who value quality of life over urban density. Wichita is roughly two hours to the southeast, providing easy access to a major airport and metropolitan amenities when needed.</p>