Belton Regional Medical Center — a 71-bed acute care facility and certified Level III Trauma Center within the HCA Midwest Health System — is recruiting board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians for its active community ED in Belton, Missouri, just minutes from Kansas City. The department runs 31,000-plus annual visits across 17 beds with a dedicated Fast Track, 28 hours of daily physician coverage, and round-the-clock APP support, making this a well-staffed, operationally mature practice with strong subspecialty backup.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure (details provided upon inquiry)
- Fully paid travel and lodging for coverage assignments
- Application fees covered in full
- Board certification or eligibility required — ABEM, ABMS, or AOBEM accepted
Practice Highlights
- 71-bed acute care hospital with a full range of inpatient and outpatient services; underwent a $39.2 million renovation and expansion in 2011–2012
- Certified Level III Trauma Center with dedicated trauma capabilities
- Joint Commission "Top Performer" award recipient for all of Kansas City (2011) and Top Performer on Key Quality Measures (2014); recognized participant in the Joint Commission Stroke Center Certification program
- 17-bed emergency department with 7 dedicated Fast Track chairs
- Annual ED volume of 31,200–34,000 patient visits; patients per hour averaging 3.0–3.8
- 28 hours of daily physician coverage: shifts run 7a–7p and 7p–7a (10-hour shifts Monday–Thursday; 12-hour shifts Friday–Sunday); additional 10-hour mid-shift coverage 12p–10p Monday–Thursday
- 24-hour APP coverage daily via 12-hour shifts (9a–9p and 12p–12a), providing consistent physician-APP team support across all hours
- Robust subspecialty backup on call: Cardiology, ICU, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Urology, General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Oncology
- EMR: Meditech with Dragon Dictation integration
- Part of the HCA Midwest Health System — access to system-wide resources, protocols, and referral network
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility through ABEM, ABMS, or AOBEM
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program
- Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications required
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a Level III Trauma community ED, including Fast Track and higher-acuity trauma presentations
About the Community
Belton, Missouri offers the character of a close-knit small town with immediate access to the amenities of a major metropolitan area — Kansas City is just minutes away, home to the Chiefs, the Royals, a world-class symphony, ballet, golf courses, dinner theaters, and premier shopping. Belton's historic Main Street anchors a year-round calendar of family events and community gatherings, making it an appealing base for physicians who want urban access without urban pace. Cost of living in the greater Kansas City region remains well below coastal markets, and the area's strong school systems and recreational options make it a natural fit for families and individuals alike.