Emergency Medicine Physician

Job description

Locums - Nashville, Tennessee Emergency Medicine Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join an established emergency medicine team at a suburban freestanding emergency department in Nashville, Tennessee. This locums opportunity offers on-site emergency medicine coverage in a 12-bed facility with a lower-volume patient population. Providers should be comfortable functioning independently in an FSED environment following a limited 2-4 hour orientation.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

November 2, 2026

Contract Length:

6 months

Schedule:

On-site

Shift Options:

6:00 AM-6:00 PM6:00 PM-6:00 AM Coverage Requirements:

Emergency medicine coverage at a freestanding emergency departmentLimited orientation of approximately 2-4 hoursMust be comfortable functioning independently in an FSEDOne EM physician typically on staff per shiftStandard ED procedures requiredNo trauma center Position Highlights

6-month locums opportunitySuburban freestanding emergency department12-bed facilityLess than 30 patients per dayFewer than 10 daily admissionsDay and night shift optionsOne EM physician per shiftLimited 2-4 hour orientationFull emergency department procedural capabilities required Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Freestanding Emergency Department

Suburban setting

Non-trauma facility

Facility Details:

12 beds

Patient Volume:

Less than 30 patients per dayFewer than 10 admissions per day Patient Population:

Suburban FSED patients

ED patients with limited scheduled return follow-up when needed

Clinical Responsibilities:

Evaluate and treat emergency department patientsManage acute and emergent conditionsPerform standard emergency department proceduresPerform procedural sedationPerform intubationsPlace central linesManage patients requiring advanced emergency interventionsProvide appropriate disposition and follow-upFunction independently in a freestanding emergency department Procedures

Required Procedures:

All standard emergency department proceduresProcedural sedationIntubationCentral line placementOther advanced emergency medicine procedures as clinically indicated Coverage & Support

Physician Coverage:

One EM physician typically on staff per shift

Support Staff:

2-3 registered nursesRadiology technician Orientation:

Approximately 2-4 hours

Requirements

Must have graduated from an Emergency Medicine residency - RequiredABEM Certified or ABEM Eligible - RequiredMust be comfortable working independently in a freestanding emergency departmentFull emergency medicine procedural competency required Credentialing

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

Suburban freestanding emergency department12-bed facilityLower-volume patient environmentOne emergency medicine physician per shift2-3 RNs and radiology technician supportLimited orientationNo trauma designationNo robotic equipment About Nashville, Tennessee

Location & Access: Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and a major metropolitan destination in the Southeast, with a convenient location and extensive transportation connections throughout the region.

Lifestyle & Community: Nashville offers a vibrant community with nationally recognized restaurants, live music, shopping, entertainment, professional sports, and a wide variety of neighborhoods and cultural experiences.

Outdoor Recreation: The area features numerous parks, greenways, lakes, rivers, and recreational areas offering opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, kayaking, and biking.

Attractions: Nashville is world-renowned for its music scene and is home to attractions including the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway entertainment district, historic neighborhoods, museums, and professional sports venues.

Quality of Life: Nashville combines the amenities of a major city with access to outdoor recreation and a strong entertainment and dining scene, making it an attractive destination for both work and leisure.

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