Locum Tenens Opportunity: Physician - Urgent Care Near Union, MO

We are seeking dedicated physicians specializing in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, or Family Medicine to join our team in a locum tenens capacity near Union, MO. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to provide essential urgent care services in an outpatient setting, helping manage extra volume demands.

Position Details:

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  Specialties:

  
  
  
  
  • Emergency Medicine
  
  
  • Emergency Medicine - Urgent Care
  
  
  • Family Medicine - Urgent Care
  
  
  
  


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  Start Date: ASAP

  
  


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  End Date: Ongoing

  
  


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  Reason for Coverage: Extra Volume

  
  


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  Provider Type: Physician

  
  


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  Request Type: Locum Tenens

  
  


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  Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only

  
  


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  Practice Setting: Outpatient

  
  

Schedule and Duties:

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  Holidays Allowed:

  
  
  
  
  • New Year's Day
  
  
  • Memorial Day
  
  
  • Labor Day
  
  
  • Christmas Day
  
  
  • Thanksgiving Day
  
  
  • 4th of July
  
  
  
  


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  Patients Per Shift: 36-48

  
  


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  Bed in Department: 4

  
  


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  Rounding: Not Applicable

  
  


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  Typical Procedures:

  
  
  
  
  • Minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints)
  
  
  • Reading EKGs and X-rays (onsite facilities available)
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

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  Board Certification:

  
  
  
  
  • Yes, in Family Medicine (FM), Emergency Medicine (EM), or Med/Peds
  
  
  • Fellowship: Not Applicable
  
  
  • Minimum Board Certification: Eligible
  
  
  • Licensure: Licensed in MO or through IMLC
  
  
  
  


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  Certifications:

  
  
  
  
  • BLS: Yes
  
  
  • ACLS: No
  
  
  • ATLS: No
  
  
  • ABLS: No
  
  
  • PALS: No
  
  
  
  


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  Preferred Candidate Profile:

  
  
  
  
  • Residency Trained: Required
  
  
  • Board Certification: Must be obtained within the appropriate eligibility time frame
  
  
  • Patient Population: Must treat both pediatric and adult patients (generally 6 months and up)
  
  
  • Comfortable with:
    
    
    
    • Minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints)
    
    
    • Reading EKGs and X-rays
    
    
    • Using EMR systems (Epic training provided)
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Support Staff: Willing to work with medical assistants, scribes, and rad techs (no RN/LPN support staff)
  
  
  
  

Additional Information:

• EMR System: Epic


• Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days


• Multiple Providers Accepted: Yes


• Temporary Privileges Available: No


• Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required: No


• Admissions Required: No


• Hospital Stroke Certified: No

We need physicians who can manage a high volume of patients with efficiency and care. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, providing urgent care services to a diverse patient population. This is a perfect opportunity for those who are comfortable with minor procedures and working collaboratively with a supportive team.

For more details or to apply for this position, please contact the relevant job listing platform or agency. Ensure you meet the qualifications and requirements listed above before applying.

Job ID: j-223478