Emergency Medicine Physician

Job description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

•Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

•Job Type: Locum Tenens

•Location: Paris, TN

•Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

•Coverage Type: Clinical Only

•Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 - Ongoing

•Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule

COVERAGE DATES

•Start Date: March 1, 2026 - Ongoing

•Coverage Requested Due to Cross Credentialing

•Shifts Assigned Based on Facility Scheduling Needs

PATIENT INFORMATION

•Patient Demographics: All Ages

•Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 17,000 Annual ED Visits

•Admissions: Yes

•Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine; Medium Acuity

FACILITY INFORMATION

•No. of Beds in Department: 142 Beds

•EMR System: McKesson - Allscripts

•Office Equipment Available: Fully Equipped Emergency Department

•Specialty Backup Available: Over 27 Medical Specialties Including Women's Services, Behavioral Health, Inpatient and Outpatient Services

•Support Staff Available: 10 Hours of NP/PA Coverage Daily, 24 hours of physician coverage daily

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

•Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

•Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

•Evaluation and management of emergency medical conditions across all age groups

•Stabilization and treatment of medium acuity cases

•Coordination with specialty services as clinically indicated

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•Licenses: Active Tennessee Medical License

•Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine (Board Certification Preferred)

•DEA: Active Tennessee DEA Required

•Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS Required if Not ABEM Certified

•Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine Experience Preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a community hospital setting

•Manage patient flow in a 24-hour physician coverage model

•Collaborate with NP/PA providers and multidisciplinary staff

•Document all encounters accurately within McKesson - Allscripts EMR

•Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality standards

Worksite address

paris, TN, 38242, US

Who can apply

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