A Level I Trauma Center emergency department in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician for locum tenens coverage. This 40-bed ED handles 42,000–46,000 annual visits at a high-acuity urban facility with dual helicopter landing pads, Level I STEMI designation, and a comprehensive stroke center — one of the most fully resourced emergency environments in the region. Kansas City offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with a nationally recognized arts and culinary scene at a cost of living well below comparable major metros.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive locum tenens compensation structure
- Lodging and travel fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements
- Independent contractor engagement with flexible block scheduling
Practice Highlights
- Annual ED volume of 42,000–46,000 visits; patients per hour averaging 2.5–3.5
- 40-bed emergency department including a dedicated Rapid Care Path track
- Level I Trauma Center with multiple ambulance bays and two helicopter landing pads
- Level I STEMI-receiving center and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- 40 hours of physician coverage daily across four overlapping shifts: 6a–4p, 10a–8p, 3p–1a, and 8p–6a; additional shift being added
- Daily APP coverage supporting physician workflow throughout all shifts
- EMR: Meditech
- Robust on-call backup specialty coverage including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Labor & Delivery, OB/GYN, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pulmonary, Surgery, and Urology
- Specialized programs on campus: Grossman Burn Center, GI Center of Excellence, Traumatic Brain Injury program, TIA program, 24-hour Obstetrics ER, Level III NICU, Transplant Institute, Center for the Relief of Pain, and Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
- Oncology services delivered in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a high-volume Level I Trauma and STEMI-receiving center
About the Community
Kansas City sits on Missouri's western edge along the Kansas border — a major metropolitan area that consistently ranks among the most livable cities in the Midwest for its low cost of living, strong neighborhoods, and exceptional food and arts culture. The city is home to the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, the American Jazz Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, alongside a nationally celebrated barbecue scene. Outdoor recreation, professional sports, and highly rated suburban school districts round out a lifestyle that appeals to physicians relocating from both coasts and other major metros.