Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Johnson City, TN

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: August 2026 – Ongoing

• Shift Schedule: TBD

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Emergency Department Patients

• Patient Volume/Census: 24,000 Annual ED Visits

• Admissions: As Required

• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 80 Hospital Beds

• EMR System: Epic

• Specialty Backup Available: Hospital-Based Specialty Support

• Support Staff Available: 22 Hours APP Coverage Daily

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Standard Emergency Medicine Procedures

• Supervising Physician Responsibilities for NP and PA Providers

• Documentation of Special Procedure Training Required if Applicable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Unrestricted Tennessee Medical License

• Board Certified or Board Eligible through ABEM, ABFM, ABIM, ABPS, or AOA Pathways

• DEA: Active DEA with Tennessee Address and Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5

• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS Required if Not Board Certified in Emergency Medicine; NRP Required for Non-ABEM Providers

• Experience: New Graduates Accepted; EM Residency Graduates Within the Past 12 Months Considered

• Other Qualifications: Graduate of an Accredited MD or DO Program; Completion of Residency Training; ECFMG Required for Foreign Medical Graduates; Case Logs for Previous 2 Years Required; Preeclampsia-Eclampsia CME Required for Initial Application and Every Two Years for Reappointment; Fellowship Required; Must Meet Supervising Physician Requirements for NP and PA Oversight; Telehealth Experience Not Required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency department physician coverage

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat emergency department patients

• Supervise NP and PA providers in accordance with facility requirements

• Perform emergency stabilization and management of acute conditions

• Complete accurate documentation within Epic EMR