Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Overview

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Grenada, MS
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 10/24/2025 – Open
• Clinical Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Flexible schedule; approximately 8 shifts per month

• Coverage Dates: 10/24/2025 – Open

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Annual volume 17,400
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included 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