Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Emergency Medicine Physician
• Facility type: Critical Access
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Scheduled + no call
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour shifts, 07:00–19:00
• Start date: 01-04-27
• Pay: $260/hr–$285/hr

Description

Provide prompt emergency care to patients with acute illnesses and injuries in the emergency department. You will assess patients, diagnose and stabilize life-threatening conditions, develop treatment plans, and perform common emergency procedures as needed. You will also order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage medications, communicate with patients and care teams, and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care
• Perform patient assessments (history, physical exam, diagnostics)
• Diagnose, stabilize, and treat life-threatening conditions
• Develop and implement treatment plans for acute medical and surgical emergencies
• Perform procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-rays, CT scans)
• Prescribe medications and manage pain
• Coordinate care through effective communication
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
• Maintain calm and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board certification in emergency, internal, or family medicine (or AOA equivalent)
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Kentucky
• Preferred: at least 1 year of emergency department experience

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management
• Additional benefits where required by applicable law