Locums Urgent Care Job in Missouri

Job Description

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care Physician Needed in Missouri (j-231828) Are you a board-certified emergency medicine or family medicine physician with urgent care experience seeking a dynamic locum tenens opportunity in a growing Missouri community near Turners? We have an urgent need for a skilled and experienced physician to join our team and provide exceptional care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in a supportive environment while enjoying the beauty of this welcoming region. What this opportunity offers: Long-Term Potential: Make a lasting impact with an ASAP start date and ongoing availability to address staffing needs. Diverse Patient Population: Broaden your experience by caring for both inpatients and outpatients with a variety of emergency and urgent care needs. Predictable Schedule: Maintain a healthy balance with scheduled clinical hours only, offering no call for predictable work-life balance. Manageable Workload: See approximately 10 patients per shift, ensuring you can dedicate ample time to each patient’s needs. Seamless Technology: Leverage your familiarity with Epic, the EMR system used at our facility. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive emergency and urgent care services to adult and pediatric patients. Conduct thorough evaluations, develop treatment plans, and order necessary diagnostics. Perform essential procedures as needed within your scope of practice. Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, including nurses and other healthcare professionals, to optimize patient care. Admit patients for further evaluation or treatment when necessary. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records within the Epic EMR system. Qualifications for Success: Board certification in either Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) with experience in urgent care. Valid Missouri medical license to practice medicine without restrictions. Current certifications in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS to demonstrate your commitment to patient safety. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions. Important Note: Due to the nature of this role and patient population, temporary privileges are not currently available. This is a remarkable opportunity for a motivated and experienced emergency medicine or family medicine physician with urgent care experience to make a significant impact on patient care in a growing Missouri community. If you’re passionate about emergency or urgent care medicine, enjoy a supportive work environment, and want to experience the charm of this region, we encourage you to submit your CV today! Please note: Due to the urgent nature of this need, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Don’t miss this chance to join our team – we look forward to hearing from you!