Physician / Emergency Medicine / Missouri / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Potosi, MO
Service Setting: Critical Access Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 10/01 08/2026
- ongoing locum coverage available
Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
- Day 6:30 AM 6:30 PM or Night 6:30 PM 6:30 AM
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 13,000 annual ED visits
Admissions: As Clinically Indicated
Case Mix: Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 10 ED Beds / 29 Hospital Beds
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
EMR System: PowerChart / PowerDocs
Office Equipment Available: Trauma Room, Minor Care, Hazmat, and Triage
Specialty Backup Available: Obstetrics, Radiology, Urology, and additional specialty care
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Documents: CME from past 2 years, procedure logs, medical license, BNDD license, DEA license, and current Flu vaccine
Immunizations / Testing: Tdap; Quantiferon TB or 2-Step PPD; chest X-ray if history of positive TB; MMR x2 or titers; Varicella x2 or titers; Hepatitis B quantitative antibody; COVID vaccine or approved exemption; Flu vaccine
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
Billing Cycle: Biweekly
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Emergency Department Evaluation and Treatment
Emergency Stabilization and Resuscitation
Routine Emergency Medicine Procedures
Trauma Evaluation and Management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Missouri Medical License Required and Must Be in Hand
Board: Board Certification Required in Hand for Presentation; facility may consider BC/BE Primary Care physicians with Emergency Medicine experience
DEA: Active DEA Required and Must Be in Hand
BNDD: Active Missouri BNDD License Required
Certifications: ACLS Required
Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required
Education: MD or DO
Fellowship: Preferred
Other Qualifications: Prior travel experience preferred; floating required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat Emergency Department patients.
Provide emergency stabilization and resuscitation as clinically indicated.
Manage trauma, minor care, and general emergency presentations.
Perform Emergency Medicine procedures within granted privileges.
Document patient care in PowerChart / PowerDocs.
Collaborate with nursing, hospital, and specialty teams.