Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-134447
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
• Facility: Johnson City Medical Center-EM
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Sep 01, 2026 – Ongoing
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 99 patients per day (36,000 annual)
• Case Mix: Level I Trauma, acute medical, surgical, and pediatric cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level I
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty backup available at a Level I Trauma Center
• Support Staff Available: Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (37 physician hours/day, 34 APP hours/day)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
• Licenses: Active, unrestricted Tennessee Medical License; Active DEA registration with Tennessee address
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA registration with Tennessee address (DEA schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5)
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine (MD or DO)
• Other Qualifications: Previous two years of case logs, documentation of specialty procedure training, Preeclampsia-Eclampsia CME

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care at a Level I Trauma Center with 36,000 annual visits.
• Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).
• Manage acute trauma, medical, surgical, and pediatric emergencies in the ED and Niswonger Children's Hospital.
• Participate in cross-credentialing and shared privileges across Johnson City Medical Center, Observation unit, and Children's Hospital.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital credentialing and privileging requirements, including immunizations, case logs, and CME.