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

JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Pennington Gap, VA
Service Setting: Emergency Room / Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 08/01/2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts with 10-hour mid-level coverage
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 12,000 annual ED visits
Admissions: Yes
Case Mix: Emergency Medicine cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Epic
Office Equipment Available: Standard Emergency Department equipment
Specialty Backup Available: TBD
Support Staff Available: Mid-level coverage, NPs, and PAs
Reason for Coverage: Coverage

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
Licenses: Active unrestricted VA Medical License
Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
DEA: Active DEA with VA address and schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5
Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required if not BC in EM or EM-trained; NRP required for non-ABEM providers
Experience: EM residency graduates within the past 12 months may be considered; 3-month proctorship required for new graduates
Other Qualifications: ECFMG required for foreign medical graduates; ability to supervise NP and PA providers
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical evaluation and treatment to patients of all ages
Perform emergency procedures and stabilization as needed
Supervise and collaborate with NP and PA providers
Document patient encounters accurately within Epic EMR
Maintain compliance with facility credentialing and immunization requirements