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Posted July 31, 2026

Emergency Medicine Physician

Royal Surgical Associates
Independence, Missouri 64057, United States Full-Time
Reference: 3142747951

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine


Job Details:

  • Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians who are board certified in ABEM

  • Locum need is equivalent of 5-7 FTEs beginning September 2026

  • Must be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends

  • Preference for providers open to working at main hospital as well as affiliated freestanding emergency rooms

  • Main hospital campus may consider less than 12-hour shifts; affiliated freestanding emergency departments require 12-hour shifts

  • Shift times include: 6:00 AM 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM 7:00 PM, 12:00 PM 10:00 PM, 3:00 PM 1:00 AM, 7:00 PM 5:00 AM, and 9:00 PM 7:00 AM

  • All standard emergency room procedures required

  • Required certifications: ABEM board certification, ATLS (at least once in career), ACLS, and PALS

  • Level II Trauma Center with transfers limited to plastics/hand (some coverage), neuro interventional radiology, and pediatrics

  • Average patient census of 170 with most common cases being trauma (mainly blunt) and a mix of all patient types

  • Annual emergency room admission rate of 24%

  • Neurology and psychiatric robots utilized on unit


    • Facility:

    This is a Level II Trauma Center offering a full range of emergency medicine services to the surrounding community. The facility supports a high-volume emergency department with a diverse patient population and a collaborative medical staff. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality acute and emergency care, with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies including robotic support in neurology and psychiatry.


    Location:

    Independence, MO

    Independence, Missouri offers a rich historical heritage as the birthplace of President Harry S. Truman and a key departure point along the Oregon Trail, making it a culturally vibrant community. Located just minutes from Kansas City, residents enjoy easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and a thriving arts scene while benefiting from a lower cost of living and a welcoming small-city atmosphere.

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