Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Overview

Job Title:

Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens –

Location:

Grenada, MS – Service Setting:
Inpatient – Coverage Type:
Clinical Only – Coverage Period: 10/24/2025 – Open

• Adults and Geriatrics
• Annual volume 17,400
• Admissions Yes
• Rounding as needed
• Phone Consults as required
• Case Mix:
  Emergency cases of varying acuity

• Specialty Backup Available:
  Hospitalist and Specialty teams available
• Support Staff Available:
  Physicians and Advanced Practitioners
• Reason for Coverage:
  Coverage needs

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available:
  Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: (Urgent need; expedited possible)

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered

• General Emergency Medicine procedures as per department scope

• Licenses:
  Active Mississippi medical license / IMLC required
• Board:
  Board Certification not required; must have completed a 3-year residency (will accept 1-year post-graduate training if Boarded)
• Boards Accepted: EM, FP, IM (except residents); ABEM exempt; ABPS and AAPS not accepted
• DEA:
  Pending DEA accepted
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, PALS, ATLS required
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year post-residency training preferred
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Proof of immunizations and recent PPD or Quanti
  
  FERON required; must pass criminal background check

• Provide emergency medical care for all patient presentations within the Emergency Department
• Perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for acute and urgent medical conditions
• Collaborate with Advanced Practitioners and other hospital staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the facility EMR system
• Participate in departmental quality and compliance initiatives