Physician / Emergency Medicine / Missouri / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Kirksville, MO, 63501, USA
Kirksville, MO, 63501, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Emergency Department
This locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician position in Kirksville, MO requires providing inpatient emergency care focused on adults and geriatrics, including trauma, cardiac, and medical emergencies. The role involves advanced airway management, trauma stabilization, and coordination with hospital specialty services, supported by a full clinical team. Candidates must have an active Missouri medical license, be board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine, and hold ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Kirksville, MO
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Days COVERAGE DATES
- Starting January 1, 2026
- Ongoing coverage needed
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
- Patient Volume/Census: Typical Emergency Department census (TBD)
- Admissions: Yes
- Phone Consults: Yes
- Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, including Trauma, Cardiac, and Medical Emergencies
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
- Specialty Backup Available: Full hospital specialty support
- Support Staff Available: Nurses, APPs, ancillary staff
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 65 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Emergency medical evaluations and treatment
- Management of acute and critical conditions
- Advanced airway management
- Trauma stabilization
- Coordination with specialty and inpatient services
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Missouri medical license (must have at submission)
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
- DEA: Active DEA certification required
- Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required
- Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine experience required for FP/IM candidates
- Other Qualifications: Proficiency in emergency medicine procedures and hospital EMR systems
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide high-quality emergency medical care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and emergent medical conditions
- Collaborate with nursing and support staff for coordinated patient care
- Communicate effectively with admittin




