Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine Physician Needed in Missouri (j-231860) Are you a board-certified family medicine physician with extensive emergency medicine and hospitalist experience seeking a dynamic locum tenens opportunity in a growing Missouri community near West Plains? We have an urgent need for a skilled and experienced physician to join our team and provide exceptional care to patients across various settings. 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, urgent care, and hospital medicine needs. Predictable Schedule: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with scheduled clinical hours only, offering no call for predictable scheduling. 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. Function as the house physician during the day, rounding on inpatients and managing their care needs. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records within the Epic EMR system. Qualifications for Success: Board certification in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) with extensive experience in emergency medicine and hospital medicine. 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. Experience managing inpatients and their complex needs is highly preferred. 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 family medicine physician with a strong emergency medicine and hospitalist background to make a significant impact on patient care in a growing Missouri community. If you're passionate about providing comprehensive care across various healthcare settings, 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! HDAJOBS MDSTAFF
