Emergency Medicine Physician

Location:
Poplar Bluff, MO

Poplar Bluff offers a charming small-town atmosphere in Southeast Missouri with beautiful natural surroundings including the Ozark foothills and the Black River. The area provides an excellent balance of outdoor recreation opportunities while maintaining a comfortable cost of living and friendly community atmosphere.

Facility:
This regional medical center features a 26-bed emergency department serving the healthcare needs of Poplar Bluff and surrounding communities. The facility provides comprehensive emergency services with 24-hour availability of multiple support services including anesthesia, catheterization lab, general surgery, laboratory, orthopedic surgery, radiology, and vascular surgery.

Opportunity:
Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

• Provide emergency medicine services with approximately 20-24 patient encounters per shift

• Work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 10a-10p, 7p-7a) with weekend coverage required

• Must be board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine

• Requires current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications through AHA or ARC

• Provider must maintain active Missouri medical license and DEA number

• Must be located 90+ miles from the facility

• Facility offers comprehensive support services including 24-hour availability of anesthesia, catheterization lab, general surgery, laboratory, orthopedic surgery, radiology, and vascular surgery

• L&D department on-site, but newborn deliveries are not received in the ED

• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 120 days

• Long-term opportunity beginning April 1, 2026

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.