Emergency Medicine - Up to $500K - Poplar Bluff, MO

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician to join its dynamic Emergency Department team in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a busy, well-supported community emergency department with flexible employment models, strong coverage, and competitive compensation. At Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.

Emergency Department Highlights

• Annual Emergency Department volume of approximately 40,000 visits
• Level III Trauma Center
• 32-bed Emergency Department
• Physician coverage: 36 hours per day (12-hour shifts)
• Advanced Practice Provider coverage: 36 hours per day (12-hour shifts)
• PRN shifts available

Compensation Options

• W-2 employment with full benefits
• 1099 independent contractor option
• 10 shifts per month (12-hour shifts)
• Competitive hourly rates:
  • $294/hour (day shifts – W2)
  • $304/hour (evening shifts – W2)
  • $325/hour (day shifts – 1099)
  • $335/hour (evening shifts – 1099)
• Commencement bonus option up to $75,000 over 3 years

Comprehensive Financial Package May Include

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus
• Residency/Fellowship stipend (if applicable)
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licenses, dues, and subscriptions reimbursement
• Vacation, health, dental, and vision benefits (for W-2 employees)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

About the Hospital

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is a 410-bed acute care hospital serving southeast Missouri as a regional medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, nephrology, pulmonary and sleep medicine, wound care and hyperbaric services, and urology. The hospital also supports care delivery through outreach clinics offering family practice services in surrounding communities.

Community

Poplar Bluff is the county seat of Butler County and serves as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and business in southeast Missouri. Nestled among the Ozark foothills, the community offers outdoor recreation, festivals such as the Black River Festival and The Butler County Fair, and a balance of small-town living with regional access.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.