Physician

Job Type

Locums Tenens

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

State

Location

– Cottonwood, TN

Description

Location:
Poplar Bluff, MO

Poplar Bluff is a welcoming city nestled in the scenic Missouri Ozarks, offering a relaxed lifestyle with access to beautiful outdoor recreation including rivers, lakes, and state parks. The area provides an affordable cost of living with a strong sense of community, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking a fulfilling work-life balance.

Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a comprehensive healthcare hub for the surrounding community, featuring a 26-bed emergency department with robust support services available around the clock. The facility offers broad specialty support including anesthesia, catheterization lab, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, radiology, and laboratory services, ensuring providers have the resources they need to deliver high-quality patient care.

Opportunity:
Physician – Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

• Provide emergency medicine services with 20-24 patient encounters per shift in a 26-bed emergency department
• Shift times available: 7a-7p, 10a-10p, and 7p-7a; weekend availability required
• Active Missouri medical license required; provider must reside 90+ miles from the facility
• Board certification or board eligible required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP – all must be through AHA or ARC and must be maintained
• Active state DEA number required
• Credentialing timeframe is approximately 120 days; credentialing documents must be submitted by the deadline provided by the onboarding coordinator
• Locum Tenens assignment beginning April 1, 2026 on an ongoing basis

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

Job ID

59272895