Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician

• Setting: Critical access hospital Emergency Department

• Coverage: Ongoing

• Shifts: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts; 15–20 shifts per month

• Patient volume: ~25–30 patients per day

• ED/Inpatient capacity: 10 beds in the ED; 10 beds inpatient

• Patient population: All ages

• EMR: Epic

• Imaging: CT and diagnostic imaging available

Description

Provide emergency care to patients of all ages in a community-based Emergency Department. Evaluate, diagnose, treat, stabilize, and coordinate dispositions with support from physicians, nurses, technicians, and APPs. Document care accurately and timely in Epic while using available CT and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of emergency medical conditions

• Provide emergency care across all age groups

• Stabilize patients and determine appropriate treatment and disposition

• Collaborate with nursing staff, technicians, physicians, and APPs to coordinate patient care

• Use CT and diagnostic imaging resources to support clinical decision-making

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic

Requirements

• MD or DO

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine

• ABEM certification preferred

• Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility through IMLC

• DEA registration required

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience

• Comfortable treating patients across all age groups

• Ability to work 12-hour or 24-hour shifts

Benefits

• Ongoing locum tenens coverage in an Emergency Department with supportive staff

• Access to CT and diagnostic imaging

• Temporary privileges may be available for candidates with clean files