Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Gadsden, AL
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 6 months 1 year
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p, 7p 7a
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 21,000 annual ED visits
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: Not specified
• EMR System: EPIC
• Specialty Backup Available: Not specified
• Support Staff Available: MD/DO coverage (24 hours), NP/PA coverage (12 hours)
• Reason for Coverage: Staffing need (3 FT MDs required)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (expedited locum privileges available)
• Credentialing Timeline: Not specified
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Included in rate
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency medical procedures consistent with general hospital emergency medicine practice
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active Alabama medical license
• BE/BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or General Surgery
• Board Certification Accepted: ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM, ABPS
• Certifications Required: AL EMS, ACLS, ATLS
• Relevant Emergency Medicine experience
• EMR proficiency (EPIC)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a busy emergency department
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams
• Accurately document all encounters using EPIC
• Participate in orientation and onboarding as needed
• Ensure care aligns with current emergency medicine standards and protocols