Emergency Medicine Physician

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician to join its dynamic Emergency Department team in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a busy, well-supported community emergency department with flexible employment models, strong coverage, and competitive compensation. At Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, you ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it s needed most close to home.

Emergency Department Highlights

• Annual Emergency Department volume of approximately 40,000 visits
• Level III Trauma Center
• 32-bed Emergency Department
• Physician coverage: 36 hours per day (12-hour shifts)
• Advanced Practice Provider coverage: 36 hours per day (12-hour shifts)
• PRN shifts available

Compensation Options

• W-2 employment with full benefits
• 1099 independent contractor option
• 10 shifts per month (12-hour shifts)
• Competitive hourly rates:
  • $294/hour (day shifts W2)
  • $304/hour (evening shifts W2)
  • $325/hour (day shifts 1099)
  • $335/hour (evening shifts 1099)
• Commencement bonus option up to $75,000 over 3 years

Comprehensive Financial Package May Include

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus
• Residency/Fellowship stipend (if applicable)
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licenses, dues, and subscriptions reimbursement
• Vacation, health, dental, and vision benefits (for W-2 employees)

If you re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at or reach out directly with any questions at

About the Hospital

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is a 410-bed acute care hospital serving southeast Missouri as a regional medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, nephrology, pulmonary and sleep medicine, wound care and hyperbaric services, and urology. The hospital also supports care delivery through outreach clinics offering family practice services in surrounding communities.

Community

Poplar Bluff is the county seat of Butler County and serves as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and business in southeast Missouri. Nestled among the Ozark foothills, the community offers outdoor recreation, festivals such as the Black River Festival and The Butler County Fair, and a balance of small-town living with regional access.