Physician / Emergency Medicine / Mississippi / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine

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 needed PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All ages Patient Volume/Census: Approx. 19,000 annually ( 52/day) Admissions: Yes (volume TBD) Case Mix: General emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Support Staff Available: 10 hours daily of NP/PA coverage Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General emergency medicine procedures Advanced airway management Wound care and laceration repair JOB 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 preferred DUTIES & 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