Emergency Medicine Physician (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Emergency Medicine Physician (Locum Tenens)

• Location: Watertown, New York

• Compensation: $365/hr for December shifts; 1.5x pay for Christmas Day

• Coverage: Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

Description

Board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians are invited for an ongoing locum tenens assignment at a modern Emergency Department at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. The position offers competitive hourly pay, holiday premium compensation, and support from an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medicine care during scheduled shifts

• Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners

• Use hospital resources (imaging, ultrasound, specialty support) to manage patient care

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

• Active New York medical license preferred

• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

• Collaborative, patient-centered approach to care

Benefits

• $365 per hour for December shifts

• 1.5x pay for Christmas Day shifts

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

• Ongoing locum tenens opportunity with future coverage needs anticipated

Practice Highlights

• New, state-of-the-art Emergency Department

• MEDITECH electronic medical record system

• In-department 128-slice CT scanner

• Standard diagnostic imaging and bedside ultrasound

• Robust hospitalist program and comprehensive specialty support

• Collaborative team environment