Physician / Emergency Medicine / New York / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job - Now Hiring

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hamilton, NY Service Setting: Emergency Department Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Open (minimum 6-month assignment) Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour coverage; shifts 7:00a7:00p and 7:00p7:00a COVERAGE DATES Starting January 1, 2026 (Open-ended contract; minimum 6-month assignment) Minimum commitment: 7 shifts per month PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All ages (mixed adult and pediatric population) Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 35 patients per day; 13,000 annual visits Admissions: 6.2% admission rate Phone Consults: As needed for specialty referrals Case Mix: General emergency cases; no trauma designation; approximately 6.4% EMS volume FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 24-hour staffed Emergency Department Trauma Level: None (non-designated facility) EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency medicine diagnostic and treatment tools Specialty Backup Available: Limited; independent practice model Support Staff Available: Nursing and allied health team support (no scribes) Reason for Coverage: Full-time physician vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: No (temporary privileges may be issued after references and documentation are verified) Credentialing Timeline: 4560 days Orientation: Required (includes EMR training and onboarding with PCC); completion of documentation and certifications prior to start COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered Overtime: Daily OT after 12 hours; weekly OT after 168 hours REQUIRED PROCEDURES General emergency medicine procedures and management of acute presentations Must be proficient in ACLS and PALS (ATLS required for FM/IM trained physicians) Management of all acuity levels including resuscitation, airway management, and stabilization JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active New York medical license required DEA: Active New York DEA required Board: Board Cert