Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity

Job Overview

Job Id: H-MD-134447

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee

Facility: Johnson City Medical Center-EM

Health System: SCP Health - Locums

Coverage Period: Sep 01, 2026 – Ongoing

Reason for Coverage: Coverage

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

Average Daily Volume: Approximately 99 patients per day (36,000 annual)

Case Mix: Level I Trauma, acute medical, surgical, and pediatric cases

Facility Information

Trauma Level: Level I

EMR System: Epic

Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty backup available at a Level I Trauma Center

Support Staff Available: Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (37 physician hours/day, 34 APP hours/day)

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Job Requirements

Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)

Licenses: Active, unrestricted Tennessee Medical License; Active DEA registration with Tennessee address

DEA / CDS: Active DEA registration with Tennessee address (DEA schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5)

Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required

Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine (MD or DO)

Other Qualifications: Previous two years of case logs, documentation of specialty procedure training, Preeclampsia-Eclampsia CME

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care at a Level I Trauma Center with 36,000 annual visits.

Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).

Manage acute trauma, medical, surgical, and pediatric emergencies in the ED and Niswonger Children's Hospital.

Participate in cross-credentialing and shared privileges across Johnson City Medical Center, Observation unit, and Children's Hospital.

Maintain compliance with all hospital credentialing and privileging requirements, including immunizations, case logs, and CME.