Emergency Medicine Physician - Now Hiring

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Blacksburg, VA
• Service Setting: Emergency Department (Hospital + Freestanding ED)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 06/18/2025 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Montgomery ED 7a 7p, 2p 10p, 7p 7a; Christiansburg ED 7a 7p, 7p 7a

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: 32,000 annual ED volume
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• EMR System: Meditech
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiovascular, Orthopedics
• Support Staff Available: 32 hours of physician coverage + 32 hours of NP/PA coverage daily
• Reason for Coverage: Full-Time Vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• General Emergency Medicine procedures as applicable
• History of ATLS required; ACLS and PALS if not EM Boarded

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active VA license and DEA required to start
• Certifications: ABEM or AOBEM; ACLS, ATLS, and PALS if not EM Boarded
• Experience: Must be board certified or board eligible within 7 years of residency completion
• Other Qualifications: Will cross-credential at LewisGale Christiansburg

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery and Christiansburg ED
• Work a flexible schedule across day, evening, and night shifts
• Collaborate with APPs and other staff to provide timely and high-quality emergency services
• Maintain documentation within Meditech EMR system
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and emergency medicine standards