Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO, 64106, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Locum tenens hospitalist
- Hospitalist physician
- Inpatient care
Locum Hospitalist (MD/DO) needed in Kansas City, MO for a 120-day/60-day (listing inconsistent) locum tenens assignment at a 590-bed trauma center starting Mar 2, 2026. Provider will deliver inpatient care, admit and round on patients across day and night shifts in an open ICU with intensivist support; no procedures required. Requires active Missouri medical license, board certification, and DEA/CSR; travel expenses and malpractice insurance provided.
Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: Kansas City, MO
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 60 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Kansas City, Missouri, 64132!
We are seeking a Hospitalist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a trauma center in Missouri. This opportunity starts on Mar 2, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with both day and night shifts alongside a collaborative team. The hospitalist will provide care in a 590-bed facility with full specialty support, an open ICU staffed by intensivists, and a 24/7 critical care program. No procedures are required for this role.
Job Details
- Location: Missouri
- Facility Type: Trauma Center
- Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
- LOA: 120 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hospitalist
- Schedule:
- 6 physicians (7am-7pm; 1 admitting & 5 rounding)
- 3 NP/PAs (7am-7pm, rounding)
- 1 NP/PA (5pm-5am, cross coverage)
- 1 physician (7pm-7am, admitting)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide inpatient care at a trauma center
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including intensivists and advanced practice providers
- Manage patients in an open ICU setting with intensivist support
- Participate in a 24/7 critical care program
- Admit and round on patients according to scheduled shifts
- No procedural duties required
Additional Information
- Active Missouri state license, board certification, and active DEA/CSR required
- Experience in a hospitalist or acute care setting preferred
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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