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Job description
Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens
Columbia, South Carolina | VA Medical Center
$230/Hour - All Inclusive
We are seeking Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physicians (ABEM or ABOEM) for ongoing locum tenens coverage at the Columbia, SC VA Medical Center.
This is a structured, well-supported federal facility offering consistent scheduling and moderate acuity without major trauma burden.
Position Details
10-12 hour shifts (days and nights available)
Must commit to minimum 4 shifts per month to maintain credentials and PIV access
Advanced scheduling 2-3 months in advance
PRN shifts may be offered based on Medical Director needs
Emergency Department Overview
Annual volume: ~33,000 visits
Level 1B designation
22 total ED beds 11 main ED beds
8 Fast Track beds (APP-covered; closes at 10:30 PM)
Average night census: ~18 patients per 12-hour shift
Average day census: 22-25 patients
Clinical Scope
Minimal to moderate acuity
No trauma cases
No STEMI or CVA activations
No neurosurgery
No interventional radiology
No OB/GYN
Limited vascular
ED physicians do not cover ICU or critical care inpatient services
Admissions handled by MOD
APPs cover Fast Track independently (no sign-off required)
No ED residents. Occasional 4th-year medical students may rotate, with optional physician teaching involvement.
Compensation $230 per hour (all-inclusive rate)
Physicians are responsible for housing and travel if not local
Requirements
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM required)
Active medical license
Willingness to commit to minimum monthly shift requirement
Any state medical license
Active DEA/unencumbered
ACLS/BLS from American Heart Assoc ONLY
No current restrictions or probation on ANY license per Fed Govt policy for VAMC contracts
Credentialing tends to take 6-8 weeks with the VAMC.
This is a stable, federally supported environment with predictable workflow and moderate acuity - ideal for physicians seeking steady locums work without high-level trauma burden.
If you're interested, I'm happy to discuss credentialing timelines and scheduling availability.
Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
Who can apply
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