Urgent Care Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-86034
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Urgent Care
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Eureka, MO
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 8p | Sat – Sun, 9a – 5p (moving to 12-hour shifts on weekends)
• Reason for Coverage: Extra Volume
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Average Daily Volume: 36-48 patients/day
• Case Mix: Urgent Care: Minor procedures, wound care, X-rays, EKGs

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: X-ray, EKG
• Support Staff: MAs: 1, Office Staff: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Eligible (BC if within 5 years of residency) – ABMS or AOB board certification/eligibility in FM, EM, or Med/Peds required
• Licenses: Active Missouri (MO) license required
• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association)
• Experience: Minimum 50 patient encounters in the last 12 months with experience correlating to privilege requested; comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints), reading EKGs and X-rays
• Other Qualifications:
• EMR proficiency (Epic comfort a plus);
• Willing to work independently with MAs, scribes, and rad techs;
• Must commit to at least 6 shifts per month (12-hour shifts); availability for weekends and weekdays

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive urgent care services to patients of all ages (adults and pediatrics) in a fast-paced outpatient setting
• Perform minor procedures including suturing, wound care, incision and drainage, splinting, and casting
• Interpret X-rays and EKGs to diagnose and manage acute conditions
• Work collaboratively with support staff (medical assistants, scribes, radiology technicians) to ensure efficient patient flow
• Commit to a minimum of 6 shifts per month, including weekend and 12-hour shift availability as scheduled