Emergency Medicine Physician

Locum Emergency Medicine Physician Virginia

Location: VA
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Type: MD/DO
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Setting: Emergency Department
EMR: CPSI

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage at a community hospital in Grundy, Virginia.

The physician will provide emergency care to patients presenting with a broad range of acute medical conditions and injuries in a lower-volume Emergency Department.

Emergency Department Details

• Annual ED volume: approximately 10,000 visits
• 9 ED beds
• 4 Fast Track bays
• Physician shifts:
  • 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
  • 8:00 PM 8:00 AM
• Admission rate: approximately 11%
• Transfer rate: approximately 9%
• EMR: CPSI

Transfer Resources

Patients requiring higher levels of care may be transferred to regional facilities including:

• Pikeville Medical Center
• Bristol-area facilities
• Johnson City
• Kingsport
• Holston Valley
• Clinch Valley

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat Emergency Department patients
• Manage acute illness and injury
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients
• Determine appropriate disposition, including admission, discharge, or transfer
• Coordinate with hospitalists and specialty services
• Provide timely emergency consultations and interventions
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in CPSI

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO
• Appropriate Emergency Medicine experience
• Active medical license meeting assignment requirements
• Appropriate DEA and certifications as required
• Comfortable working independently in a community Emergency Department
• Able to manage urgent and emergent presentations

Additional Information

• Exact coverage dates: To be confirmed
• Rate: To be confirmed
• Credentialing timeline: To be confirmed