A Level II Trauma Center in Independence, Missouri — the only such designation in eastern Jackson County — is recruiting an Independent Contractor Emergency Medicine physician for flexible locum coverage in a high-volume, well-supported emergency department. The 42-bed ED handles 65,000 annual patient visits with 55 hours of daily physician coverage, dedicated APP and scribe support, and 24/7 emergency services. Independence sits squarely within the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering urban amenities with a lower cost of living than the city core.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement — flexible block scheduling that accommodates out-of-state physicians
- Travel and lodging covered
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covered
- Multiple shift windows available to fit scheduling preferences
Practice Highlights
- 42-bed emergency department with 65,000 annual patient visits — approximately 2–3 patients per hour per physician
- Sole Level II Trauma Center serving eastern Jackson County, with 24/7 emergency services
- Physician shift options: 6a–4p, 9a–7p, 1p–11p, 5p–3a, and 8p–6a (9- and 10-hour shifts)
- 55 hours of daily physician coverage across the department
- 58 hours of daily APP coverage on 12-hour shifts — robust mid-level support throughout all hours
- Dedicated scribe coverage to reduce documentation burden
- Meditech EMR
- State-of-the-art equipment and technology with current clinical service lines
- Regional referral catchment spanning eastern Jackson County and surrounding communities
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with Level II Trauma acuity and the full spectrum of high-volume community emergency medicine
About the Community
Independence is a city of approximately 120,000 within the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering easy access to a major urban core — professional sports, a thriving arts and dining scene, major airports — while maintaining a distinctly lower cost of living and a more relaxed pace. The region features four seasons, abundant parks and trails along the Missouri River corridor, and highly regarded suburban school districts, making it an attractive landing point for physicians relocating with families or seeking a lifestyle balance between city access and community feel.