<p>A Level III Trauma Center and certified Primary Stroke Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri is seeking an Independent Contractor Emergency Medicine physician for flexible locum coverage. The 14-bed emergency department — staffed with 24-hour physician coverage and 12-hour APP support daily — operates within a facility that also holds a Level II designation from Missouri's Time Critical Diagnosis System for stroke and STEMI care. Lee's Summit sits just 20 minutes from Kansas City, offering a compelling blend of suburban livability and urban access for physicians seeking flexible engagement without sacrificing clinical acuity.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement with flexible scheduling</li> <li>Travel expenses covered</li> <li>Lodging provided</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covered</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>14-bed emergency department, including 2 fast-track beds and 2 dedicated trauma bays</li> <li>Level III Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Certified Primary Stroke Center with Level II Missouri Time Critical Diagnosis System designation for timely, definitive stroke and STEMI care</li> <li>24-hour daily physician coverage model</li> <li>12-hour daily APP coverage providing consistent team-based support</li> <li>Cerner EMR platform</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through ABEM or AOBEM</li> <li>Alternatively, board certification through ABIM or ABFM with a minimum of 5 years of emergency department experience</li> <li>Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community ED acuity, including trauma stabilization, stroke, and STEMI management</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lee's Summit is one of the Kansas City metro's most desirable communities — recognized for its award-winning downtown district, extensive parks and trail systems, and a thriving local dining scene. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, physicians enjoy the pace and affordability of a well-established suburban city with immediate access to a major metropolitan area's cultural, sports, and professional amenities.</p>