Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Tennessee

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Tennessee
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-214927-MD-TN
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: August - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; 24-Hour Shift; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: ER
• Call Required: Negotiable
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This 80-bed hospital operates an emergency department providing comprehensive emergency medical services to the community with an annual volume of 24,000 cases. The facility maintains modern emergency medical equipment and utilizes Epic EMR system for patient documentation and care coordination. The emergency department supports quality patient care delivery with established protocols and appropriate staffing levels.

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The emergency medicine physician will provide comprehensive emergency medical care during day shifts, 24-hour shifts, and 24-hour call coverage. The clinician will work in a facility with an annual volume of 24,000 emergency cases utilizing Epic EMR system for patient documentation. The position requires board certification and involves managing diverse emergency presentations while coordinating care with a coverage model that includes 24 hours physician and 22 hours APP support. Essential responsibilities include evaluating emergency patients and maintaining accurate documentation in Epic during all assigned shifts.

• Case Load/PPD: 24,000 annual volume
• Support Staff: 24 hours physician coverage and 22 hours APP coverage
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Day shifts, 24-hour shifts, and 24-hour call
• CertificationsRequired: Board certification required

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