Emergency Medicine Physician (EM)
Location: Kirksville, MO
Job Type: Locum tenens
Company: Optigy
Category: Emergency Medicine
Job Description Apply Now
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) – Kirksville, MO – Locum Tenens Opportunity
Optigy is currently seeking a highly qualified Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) for a locum tenens assignment based in Kirksville, MO. This vital role is designed to provide urgent emergency department coverage, making a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting. The opportunity offers a flexible schedule and the chance to work with a reputable medical services provider committed to excellence in patient care and professional development. As a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician (EM), or a Family Practice/Internal Medicine physician with substantial emergency room experience, you will deliver essential medical services to patients requiring acute care. This position is ideal for physicians seeking to expand their clinical experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.
With a flexible locum tenens arrangement, the Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) will join a dedicated clinical team to provide timely and expert care to patients presenting in the emergency department. The assignment is open-ended, beginning January 1, 2026, and offers an open hourly rate. Physicians working in this role will benefit from daily overtime after 12 hours and weekly overtime after 168 hours, ensuring fair compensation for extended shifts. Credentialing typically takes approximately 65 days, allowing for a streamlined onboarding process. Providers must possess an active Missouri state medical license, current DEA registration, and be board certified in Emergency Medicine or hold a primary specialty in Family Practice or Internal Medicine with significant ER experience. Required certifications include ACLS, ATLS, and PALS, in line with contemporary emergency medicine standards.
Located in Kirksville, MO, this opportunity places you in a vibrant community known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to healthcare excellence. Working as an Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) in Kirksville, you will be part of a region that values skilled medical professionals and offers a supportive environment for career growth. Your expertise will contribute directly to meeting urgent coverage needs and maintaining high standards of patient care in the emergency department. This assignment is an excellent fit for physicians who thrive in fast-paced settings, appreciate flexible scheduling, and wish to broaden their impact within emergency medicine.
Optigy is dedicated to delivering superior healthcare staffing services and fostering positive relationships between providers and healthcare facilities. As an Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) with Optigy, you will have the opportunity to advance your career, expand your clinical network, and experience professional fulfillment through meaningful patient interactions. We encourage qualified physicians to apply now by clicking the job application button and take the next step in their emergency medicine journey with this rewarding locum tenens opportunity in Kirksville, MO.
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) – Summary- Locum tenens position for Emergency Medicine Physician (EM)
- Based in Kirksville, MO
- Flexible schedule starting January 1, 2026, open-ended duration
- Open hourly rate with overtime options
- Credentialing process averages approximately 65 days
- Provide direct emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute conditions
- Stabilize and manage critical patients in the emergency department
- Collaborate with nursing, ancillary, and consulting medical staff to coordinate patient care
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging as clinically indicated
- Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner
- Participate in shift-based scheduling with opportunities for daily and weekly overtime
- Maintain compliance with all facility and regulatory protocols
- Open, competitive hourly rate
- Daily overtime after 12 hours worked
- Weekly overtime after 168 hours worked
- Flexible schedule with locum tenens arrangement
- Opportunity to work with a respected healthcare staffing provider
- Active Missouri (MO) state medical license
- Current DEA registration
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (preferred), or Family Practice/Internal Medicine with significant ER experience
- Valid ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications
- Physicians only
- Ability to begin assignment on or after January 1, 2026
- Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) or FP/IM with strong ER background
- Experienced in fast-paced emergency settings
- Flexible and adaptable to changing patient needs
- Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Assignment is for urgent emergency department coverage
- Open-ended start date allows for ongoing assignment as needed
- Be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization
- Optigy is committed to equal opportunity employment and a diverse, inclusive workforce
Ready to make a difference as an Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) in Kirksville, MO? Apply today by clicking the job application button and join a team that values your expertise and dedication to quality emergency care.