Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Mount Vernon, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Mount Vernon, KY
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-116820-1
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Mount Vernon, Kentucky
• Coverage Period: Aug 30, 2025 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6:30a-6:30p / 6:30p-6:30a
• Hours Per Shift: 12
• Number of Positions: 1-2
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Call Required: No

• Average Daily Volume: 31 patients per day
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine; 11% EMS, 7% admission rate

• EMR System: T-sheets

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM) or Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery (ABFM, ABIM, ABPS accepted case-by-case)
• Licenses: Active Kentucky state license and Kentucky DEA required
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with Kentucky address required
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS required
• Experience: Must have completed a 12-month internship and at least 5 years of Emergency Medicine experience, or be enrolled in an approved residency program

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
• Manage acute medical and trauma cases, including resuscitation and stabilization.
• Perform emergency procedures as required (e.g., laceration repair, splinting, intubation).
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and care.
• Document patient encounters and medical decisions accurately in T-sheets EMR.