Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine• Job Type: Locum Tenens• Location: Lexington, MS• Service Setting: Hospital• Coverage Type: Clinical Only• Coverage Period: July 1, 2025 - Ongoing• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour physician shifts (24 hours of MD coverage daily)COVERAGE DATES• July 1, 2025 (dependent on credentialing)• Ongoing, open-ended assignment• Immediate start upon credentialing completion• Flexible schedule available• Two physicians neededPATIENT INFORMATION• Patient Demographics: All ages• Patient Volume/Census: Approx. 19,000 annually (~52/day)• Admissions: Yes (volume TBD)• Case Mix: General emergency medicineFACILITY INFORMATION• EMR System: Epic• Support Staff Available: 10 hours daily of NP/PA coverage• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental CoveragePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE• Hospital Privileges Required: YesCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS• Rate: TBD• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: CoveredREQUIRED PROCEDURES• General emergency medicine procedures• Advanced airway management• Wound care and laceration repairJOB REQUIREMENTS• Licenses: Active Mississippi license required• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty• DEA: Active DEA Certification required• Certifications: BLS, ACLS preferred• Experience: Minimum 2 years of ED experience preferred• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR strongly preferredDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Provide emergency care to a diverse patient population• Work 12-hour shifts alongside NP/PA support• Accurately document all encounters in Epic• Collaborate with nursing and advanced practice staff• Adhere to hospital policies and emergency care protocols

Created: 2025-11-11