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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.

Job Description

• Specialties: Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Urgent Care, Family Medicine - Urgent Care
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Reason for Coverage: Extra Volume
• Provider Type: Physician
• Request Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
• Practice Setting: Outpatient

Schedule and Duties

• Holidays Allowed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, 4th of July
• Patients Per Shift: 36-48
• Bed in Department: 4
• Rounding: Not Applicable
• Typical Procedures: Minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints), Reading EKGs and X-rays (onsite facilities available)

Requirements

• Board Certification: Yes, in Family Medicine (FM), Emergency Medicine (EM), or Med/Peds
• Minimum Board Certification: Eligible
• Licensure: Licensed in MO or through IMLC
• Certifications:
  • BLS: Yes
  • ACLS: No
  • ATLS: No
  • ABLS: No
  • PALS: No
• 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.