Overview

The package

Locum tenens Emergency Medicine physician position in Independence, MO offering competitive weekly pay for flexible shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. The role involves managing a high-volume, high-acuity emergency department patient population in a fast-paced hospital setting.

4 days per week, 10-hour day shifts, flexible shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends · shift coverage including days, evenings, nights, weekends (flexible)
Emergency department · Hospital emergency department · Emergency department

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Compensation

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Market context: $345,000 – $427,500
Structure: salary

$345k$400k$428k

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GHR Healthcare

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Facility & Community

Lake Tapawingo, Missouri

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Facility details

Practice setting: Emergency department
Facility type: Hospital emergency department
Patient population: Broad mix of emergency, trauma, and acute care cases

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Work Design

Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour day shifts, flexible shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends
Call burden: shift coverage including days, evenings, nights, weekends (flexible)
Shift type: day, evening, night shifts
Patient volume: high-volume, high-acuity patient population
Inpatient / outpatient: emergency department
Coverage model: locum tenens shift coverage

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No

Source & Verification

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Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 2 wk ago
Last verified: today
Extraction confidence: 90%

Full description

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Independence, MO Employer: GHR Healthcare Pay: $6,420 to $7,610 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs - Locum Tenens Opportunity in Independence, Missouri

Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician needed for a high-volume locum tenens opportunity in the Independence, MO area. Independence offers a welcoming community with convenient access to Kansas City metro amenities, making it a practical and appealing place to work. Join a busy emergency department in the Kansas City metro and deliver high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced, rewarding setting. Apply now for this flexible Emergency Medicine physician job with competitive weekly pay.

Job Details

Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Position Type: Locum tenens physician job
Location: Independence, Missouri (Kansas City metro area)
Start Date: 10/17/2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
Schedule: Day, evening, and night coverage with weekend flexibility
Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,420 - $7,610

Job Requirements

Board certified in ABEM or AOBEM
Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience preferred
Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification
Strong experience with standard emergency department procedures
Ability to work flexible physician shifts, including days, nights, and weekends
Comfort managing a broad mix of emergency, trauma, and acute care cases

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the emergency department
Provide timely care for a high-acuity, high-volume patient population
Manage a broad range of emergency medicine and trauma-related complaints
Perform standard emergency department procedures as needed
Collaborate with onsite clinical staff to support efficient patient flow and quality care
Work effectively across varying shift times in a fast-paced emergency medicine environment

Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your Emergency Medicine career in Independence, Missouri.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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