The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Emergency Medicine

Professor of Emergency Medicine, All Ranks

The University of Missouri (MU) School of Medicine is growing and seeks emergency medicine physicians committed to our vision of excellence. Interested candidates who have completed a quality improvement fellowship or have at least three years of quality improvement experience may also be considered for a leadership role as Director of Quality Improvement.

With approximately 120,000 ER visits annually, over 50 faculty members in adult and pediatric emergency medicine, and 40 APPs across 8 clinical locations, University Hospital is a dynamic environment for emergency medicine. It is home to the Frank L. Mitchell Jr., MD, Trauma Center, central Missouri's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I trauma center. The hospital is a certified Level I stroke and STEMI center and an active tertiary care referral center, providing physicians with a wide variety of patients to treat. We also look forward to the expansion of our pediatric emergency medicine team and facilities as well, with 16 pediatric beds becoming available in December 2024.

Our vision for the Department of Emergency Medicine is to serve as a model of excellence by creating a safe haven where training the next generation of physicians and physician assistants takes place in an environment of scholarly inquiry.

We deliver exceptional patient-centered care with compassion, timeliness, dignity, and a driving commitment to honor the individual and the human spirit. Our intention is to combine the latest science and technology with an ever-present awareness of the value of the human touch as a power for healing.

Compensation:

• Base salary + productivity incentive
• Hiring incentives also available, including student loan repayment assistance

Qualifications:

• MD/DO
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency medicine (ABEM or ABPEM)
• In possession of, or ability to secure an unencumbered MO License
• Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and career goals.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at [Register to View]

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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