Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Posting

Job Overview

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Pennington Gap, Virginia
• Facility: Lee County Community Hospital
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Aug 01, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 33 patients per day
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine cases

Facility Information

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: NPs and PAs

Job Requirements

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM, ABMS EM/FM/IM)
• Licenses: Active unrestricted VA Medical License and DEA with VA address & schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (if not BC in EM); NRP for non-ABEM providers
• Experience: Residency trained in EM/FM/IM; new graduates within 12 months acceptable; 3-month proctorship required
• Other Qualifications: Case logs for the last two years; CME/CEU including preeclampsia training; current immunizations and TB test

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
• Supervise and direct mid-level providers (NPs and PAs) as the supervising physician.
• Work 12-hour shifts in a coverage model that includes 10-hour mid-level support.
• Manage an average daily volume of approximately 33 patients.
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care.