Physician / Emergency Medicine / Tennessee / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

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 DATESStart Date: March 1, 2026 - OngoingCoverage Requested Due to Cross CredentialingShifts Assigned Based on Facility Scheduling Needs PATIENT INFORMATIONPatient Demographics: All Ages Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 17,000 Annual ED Visits Admissions: Yes Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine; Medium Acuity FACILITY INFORMATIONNo. 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 Womens Services, Behavioral Health, Inpatient and Outpatient Services Support Staff Available: 10 Hours of NP/PA Coverage Daily, 24 hours of physician coverage daily PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCEHospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITSTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESEvaluation 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 REQUIREMENTSLicenses: 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 & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide 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