Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Company: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Hiring Department Department of Emergency Medicine Job Description The University of Missouri School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking board-certified or board-eligible pediatric emergency medicine physicians who are enthusiastic, collaborative, and committed to advancing pediatric care in central Missouri. Our private 16-bed pediatric emergency department, featuring two large procedural bays, is designed for the resuscitation of critically ill and injured children. We collaborate closely with a multitude of pediatric subspecialties, including PICU, NICU, pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, infectious disease, and hematology/oncology. Serving Columbia's urban metro area and over 20 surrounding rural counties, our team provides comprehensive care to a wide-ranging patient demographic. We offer robust training programs for residents from emergency medicine, pediatrics, combined internal medicine-pediatrics, and family medicine. Our faculty actively engage in mentoring medical students through clerkships and elective rotations, emphasizing bedside clinical teaching and formal lectures. The Department of Emergency Medicine provides substantial support for research initiatives, assisting with study design, grant applications, IRB approval, data management, and manuscript preparation. Faculty and students collaborate on projects that advance the field of pediatric emergency medicine. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: MD/DO, BE/BC Application Materials Be prepared to upload your CV Community Information Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be! 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 https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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