Physician / Emergency Medicine / Tennessee / Locum Tenens / EmergencyMedicinePhysician Job

JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Bristol, TN
Service Setting: Emergency Room/Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 08/20/2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: TBD
- 38 physician coverage hours daily
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 47,000 annual visits
Admissions: Yes
Case Mix: Emergency Medicine cases including pediatric and adult emergency care

FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 342 hospital beds
Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
EMR System: Epic
Office Equipment Available: Standard Emergency Department equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Pediatric and adult specialty support services
Support Staff Available: APP coverage with 33 hours daily
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Emergency stabilization and treatment
Airway management
Supervising NP and PA providers
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Active unrestricted Tennessee Medical License required
Board Certified through ABEM, ABFM, ABIM, ABPS, or AOA required
Active DEA with TN address and schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 required
ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required if not Board Certified in Emergency Medicine; NRP required for non-ABEM providers
New EM residency graduates within the past 12 months considered
ECFMG required for foreign medical graduates
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical evaluation and treatment to patients of all ages
Perform emergency stabilization and emergency procedures as needed
Supervise and collaborate with NP and PA providers
Document patient encounters accurately within Epic EMR
Maintain compliance with credentialing, CME, and immunization requirements