Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Grenada, MS
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Starting 07/01/2025 Open-ended
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour physician coverage split into 12-hour shifts

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: 19,000 annual ED visits ( 52 patients/day)
• Admissions: Yes
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: 10-hour NP/PA coverage daily
• Reason for Coverage: Locum physician coverage need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not specified

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• General Emergency Medicine procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Mississippi medical license required
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or FM/IM with ED experience
• Experience: Emergency Medicine experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable working in a community ED with NP/PA team

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care during 12-hour physician shifts (24-hour total daily coverage)
• Collaborate with 10-hour NP/PA support staff for daily ED operations
• Document all care using Epic EMR
• Deliver care in a flexible schedule model with rotating coverage as needed