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Emergency Medicine | Physician

GHR HealthcareIndependence, MOTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Independence, MO
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Jul 20, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$161
Weekly
$6,420
Yearly (full-time)
$333,840
Contract length
12 weeks
Start date
10/17/2026

This job pays about $161/hour — 46% above the median for Physician jobs in Missouri ($110/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physician jobs in Missouri right now

  • 68 open Physician jobs in Missouri from 3 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $161 – $190/hour, median $175/hour.
  • Typical Physician pay in Missouri: $110/hour ($227,989/year, BLS).
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Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs – Locum Tenens Opportunity in Independence, Missouri

Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician needed for a high-volume locum tenens opportunity in the Independence, MO area. Independence offers a welcoming community with convenient access to Kansas City metro amenities, making it a practical and appealing place to work. Join a busy emergency department in the Kansas City metro and deliver high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced, rewarding setting. Apply now for this flexible Emergency Medicine physician job with competitive weekly pay.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  • Position Type: Locum tenens physician job
  • Location: Independence, Missouri (Kansas City metro area)
  • Start Date: 10/17/2026
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
  • Schedule: Day, evening, and night coverage with weekend flexibility
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,420 - $7,610

Job Requirements

  • Board certified in ABEM or AOBEM
  • Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience preferred
  • Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification
  • Strong experience with standard emergency department procedures
  • Ability to work flexible physician shifts, including days, nights, and weekends
  • Comfort managing a broad mix of emergency, trauma, and acute care cases

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the emergency department
  • Provide timely care for a high-acuity, high-volume patient population
  • Manage a broad range of emergency medicine and trauma-related complaints
  • Perform standard emergency department procedures as needed
  • Collaborate with onsite clinical staff to support efficient patient flow and quality care
  • Work effectively across varying shift times in a fast-paced emergency medicine environment

Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your Emergency Medicine career in Independence, Missouri.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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