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.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement with flexible scheduling
- Travel expenses covered
- Lodging provided
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covered
Practice Highlights
- 14-bed emergency department, including 2 fast-track beds and 2 dedicated trauma bays
- Level III Trauma Center designation
- Certified Primary Stroke Center with Level II Missouri Time Critical Diagnosis System designation for timely, definitive stroke and STEMI care
- 24-hour daily physician coverage model
- 12-hour daily APP coverage providing consistent team-based support
- Cerner EMR platform
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility through ABEM or AOBEM
- Alternatively, board certification through ABIM or ABFM with a minimum of 5 years of emergency department experience
- Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community ED acuity, including trauma stabilization, stroke, and STEMI management
About the Community
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.