Emergency Medicine Physician

Locums - Vidalia, Georgia Emergency Medicine Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join an established emergency medicine team in Vidalia, Georgia, providing comprehensive emergency care in a hospital-based emergency department. This ongoing locums opportunity offers flexible shift lengths with day and night coverage needs while working alongside a collaborative team of emergency medicine providers and advanced practice providers.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

August 12, 2026

Contract Length:

Ongoing need

Coverage Requirements:

AM and PM shift coverage needed

Schedule:

Physician Shifts:

Three physicians scheduled with 11-hour shifts:

• 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM

APP Coverage:

Approximately 30 hours of mid-level coverage:

Three 10-hour shifts:

• 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Orientation:

1-2 days of shadow orientation

Position Highlights

• Ongoing locums opportunity
• Day and night shift availability
• Open recruiting positions creating staffing need
• Two provider shifts overlapping on site
• Collaborative emergency medicine team
• Dedicated fast track area for lower-acuity patients
• Expanse EMR system

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital Emergency Department

Emergency Department Capacity:

• 20 ED bays
• 12 fast track bays
• 3 high-security rooms

Staffing Model:

• 2-4 emergency medicine providers on at the same time
• Normal emergency department support staff
• Two physician shifts overlap

Patient Volume:

• Approximately 1.8-2.0 patients per hour
• ED admission rate: 12-16%

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat emergency department patients
• Manage a broad range of emergency medicine conditions
• Perform appropriate emergency procedures
• Admit and coordinate care for higher-acuity patients
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, and hospital staff
• Document patient care using Expanse EMR

Support & Technology

Support Staff:

• Experienced emergency department nursing team
• APP coverage
• Standard ED support staff

EMR System:

Expanse

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine - Required
• Minimum 2-3 years of Emergency Medicine experience - Required
• Eligible for or holding an unrestricted Georgia medical license - Required
• License must be free of restrictions, probationary terms, or conditions - Required
• No history of license revocation, restriction, or suspension in any jurisdiction - Required
• Current unrestricted DEA registration or willingness to obtain - Required

Credentialing

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Established emergency medicine program
• Collaborative physician and APP staffing model
• Dedicated emergency department support team
• Ongoing need providing long-term locums opportunity

About Vidalia, Georgia

Location & Access: Vidalia is located in southeast Georgia and offers convenient access to regional cities while maintaining the charm of a welcoming small community.

Lifestyle & Community: Known as the 'Sweet Onion Capital of the World,' Vidalia offers a friendly atmosphere, affordable living, local traditions, and strong community connections.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy nearby lakes, rivers, parks, hunting, fishing, boating, and outdoor activities throughout the year.

Attractions: Vidalia features local festivals, historic sites, community events, farmers markets, and regional attractions celebrating Georgia's culture and agriculture.

Quality of Life: Vidalia provides a comfortable quality of life with a low cost of living, relaxed pace, and a strong sense of community while offering access to larger metropolitan areas.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness

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