Physician / Emergency Medicine / Kentucky / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: La Grange, KY Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: May 4, 2026 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Day shifts 7:00a 7:00p; Night shifts 7:00p 7:00a COVERAGE DATES Start Date: May 4, 2026 Ongoing coverage required PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All ages Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 42 patients per day; annual volume approximately 15,000 Admissions: Yes, as clinically appropriate Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate Case Mix: General emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED beds EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency department Specialty Backup Available: Most subspecialties available except interventional radiology, ophthalmology, ENT, pediatrics, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and dialysis services Support Staff Available: Advanced Practice Clinician support MondaySaturday, 12:00p 8:00p Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Potentially available COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Standard emergency medicine procedures Airway management and resuscitation Trauma stabilization and emergency interventions JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Kentucky medical license required Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM required) DEA: Active Kentucky DEA required Certifications: As required for emergency medicine practice Experience: Prior emergency medicine experience preferred Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency medical care to patients presenting to the emergency department Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions Perform emergency procedures as clinically i