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St. Louis, Missouri

HIT TEAM WG - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Emergency MedicineContract

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

TeamHealth has an opportunity for a full‑time traveling emergency medicine
physician based in the St. Louis, Missouri, metro area. Physicians provide
coverage at TeamHealth-partner hospitals within a regional, primarily drivable
radius, with paid travel expenses.

Opportunity Overview
* St. Louis-based role with regional travel
* 120 hours per month full-time schedule
* Guaranteed shifts
* Competitive compensation
* Concierge travel support
* Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
* Independent contractor (1099) position

Qualifications

* ABEM or AOBEM certified or primary care trained/board certified (ABFM, ABIM)
with 2-3 years EM experience 
* Flexible, adaptable, and team‑oriented
* This is an excellent opportunity for new EM graduates or experienced
physicians seeking variety, stability, and work/life balance with the support
of a physician‑led organization

Apply today!

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City Caption

The Gateway City!

City Description

Home of the Gateway Arch, St. Louis offers world-class museums, upscale
shopping, a well-developed food scene, cultural events, entertainment, an
international airport, amusement parks and more. Ride to the top of the arch for
grand views of St. Louis and the Missouri River. Cheer on the St. Louis
Cardinals at Busch Stadium or the St. Louis Blues at the Scott Trade Center.
Enjoy live theater at the historic Fabulous Fox or The Muny, the nation's
largest outdoor amphitheater dedicated to musical theater. Grab a bite on the
Delmar Loop and shop at one of the many specialty boutiques along the way. Relax
during a stroll through the serene Missouri Botanical Garden. For family fun,
explore the St. Louis Zoo or World Aquarium. The City Museum invites you to its
indoor-outdoor discovery playground that will delight children and adults alike.
Enjoy high-quality living with top-notch amenities and services. 1,000 acres of
parkland and accessible playgrounds surround the city in nearby suburbs,
providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. St. Louis is an exciting
place to call home.

Job Benefits

  • Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
  • Stability of a respected industry leader
  • Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
  • Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's National Patient Safety

Key Responsibilities

Provide emergency medicine coverage at various TeamHealth-partner hospitals within the St. Louis regional area. Maintain a full-time schedule of 120 hours per month while traveling between assigned facilities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentTeam collaborationAdaptabilityFlexibilityMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 11 employers

4
<$350k
13
$350k-415k
7
$415k-500k
5
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
25% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

Vituity · Sacramento, California

$275k-$900k
#2

Physician - Emergency Medicine - ChristianaCare Hospital - West Grove Campus

Vituity · London Grove Township, Pennsylvania

$275k-$900k
#3

Physician - Emergency Medicine

$275k-$900k
#4

Physician - Emergency Medicine - SSM Wentzville

$275k-$900k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid travel expenses
Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
CME
Clinician wellness program
Leadership opportunities