Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Johnson City, TN
• Service Setting: Emergency Department / Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: August 1, 2026 - Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible scheduling; shifts TBD
COVERAGE DATES

• August 1, 2026 - Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Annual ED volume of 24,000
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Not Included
• Phone Consults: No
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine cases including trauma and acute care presentations

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds: 80 hospital beds
• Trauma Level: TBD
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Specialty Backup Available: Hospital specialty support available
• Support Staff Available: APP coverage of 22 hours daily
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIAN CE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
• Credentialing Timeline: TBD

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Daily OT after 12 hours and weekly OT after 168 hours apply based on contract terms
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Emergency stabilization and treatment
• Trauma management
• Supervision of NP and PA providers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active unrestricted Tennessee medical license required
• Board: BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or equivalent accepted board pathway
• DEA: Active DEA with Tennessee address and schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 required
• Certifications: ACLS required; ATLS and PALS required for non-ABEM physicians; NRP required for non-ABEM providers
• Experience: New EM residency graduates within the last 12 months accepted
• Other Qualifications: ECFMG required for foreign graduates; case logs for the past 2 years required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Emergency Medicine coverage in the ED
• Evaluate and treat acute and emergent conditions
• Supervise NP and PA providers
• Document patient care using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with hospital staff and specialty teams