Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Sweetwater, TN (Sweetwater)
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About The Position
Sweetwater, Tennessee Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens - Full Schedule + Long-Term Contract
Rhino Medical is leading the charge with a high-demand Emergency Medicine locum tenens opportunity in Sweetwater, Tennessee . This assignment offers physicians a consistent schedule in a Level IV Trauma Center with a stable patient census and full hospital support.
We are urgently seeking Board Certified/Eligible Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine Physicians with recent ED experience to help stabilize the program following a recent resignation. Whether youre looking for long-term consistency or high-volume schedule blocks, this is your chance to plug into a well-run rural ED with solid support and flexible credentialing options.
Opportunity Details
- Location: Sweetwater, Tennessee
- Contract Type: Locum Tenens - Emergency Medicine
- Start Date: August 31, 2025
- Assignment Length: Long-Term (6+ months)
- Shifts Available: Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays
- Schedule:
- Physician: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM
- APC/Mid-Level: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Facility Snapshot
- Annual ED Volume: 20,101 visits
- Total Hospital Beds: 59
- ED Beds: 12
- Trauma Designation: Level IV
- Patient Volume/Hour: 1.42
- EMR: MedHost
- Backup Specialties:
- Cardiology (no cath lab)
- OB/GYN
- Pediatrics
- ENT
- Urology
- Nephrology (weekly)
- Oncology (bi-weekly)
Candidate Requirements
- Certifications: ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association)
- Accepted Boards: ABEM, AOBEM, ABIM, ABFM
- Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of Emergency Medicine experience required
- Procedures: Full EM scope (details to be confirmed at match)
- Supervision: APPs on site; physician oversight required
- Licensure: Active TN License preferred - hospital will process pending license
Credentialing & Support
- Temporary Privileges: Available (Avg. 60 days)
- Full Credentialing: 90 days
- Malpractice: AAA-rated coverage provided
- Travel & Lodging: Arranged through Rhinos white-glove logistics team
This is an outstanding opportunity for physicians who thrive in rural or community hospital settings and want full-shift control, long-term consistency , and the support of a responsive, seasoned program.
Apply now to join the Rhino Medical roster and secure this high-visibility locum tenens assignment in Sweetwater, TN.
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