Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Paris, TN

Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: March 1, 2026 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule

Patient Demographics: All Ages

Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 17,000 Annual ED Visits

Admissions: Yes

Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine; Medium Acuity

No. of Beds in Department: 142 Beds

EMR System: McKesson Allscripts

Office Equipment Available: Fully Equipped Emergency Department

Specialty Backup Available: Over 27 Medical Specialties Including Women's Services, Behavioral Health, Inpatient and Outpatient Services

Support Staff Available: 10 Hours of NP/PA Coverage Daily, 24 hours of physician coverage daily

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Compensation & Benefits: Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Required Procedures: Evaluation and management of emergency medical conditions across all age groups; Stabilization and treatment of medium acuity cases; Coordination with specialty services as clinically indicated

Job Requirements: Licenses: Active Tennessee Medical License; Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine (Board Certification Preferred); DEA: Active Tennessee DEA Required; Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS Required if Not ABEM Certified; Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine Experience Preferred

Duties & Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a community hospital setting; Manage patient flow in a 24-hour physician coverage model; Collaborate with NP/PA providers and multidisciplinary staff; Document all encounters accurately within McKesson Allscripts EMR; Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality standards