Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Emergency MedicineJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Lexington, MSService Setting: HospitalCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: July 1, 2025 OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour physician shifts (24 hours of MD coverage daily) COVERAGE DATESJuly 1, 2025 (dependent on credentialing)Ongoing, open-ended assignmentImmediate start upon credentialing completionFlexible schedule availableTwo physicians needed PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All agesPatient Volume/Census: Approx. 19,000 annually ( 52/day)Case Mix: General emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: EpicSupport Staff Available: 10 hours daily of NP/PA coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESGeneral emergency medicine proceduresAdvanced airway managementWound care and laceration repair JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Mississippi license requiredBoard: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialtyDEA: Active DEA Certification requiredCertifications: BLS, ACLS preferredExperience: Minimum 2 years of ED experience preferredOther Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR strongly preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency care to a diverse patient populationWork 12-hour shifts alongside NP/PA supportAccurately document all encounters in EpicCollaborate with nursing and advanced practice staffAdhere to hospital policies and emergency care protocols