Emergency Medicine Physician

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 (dependent on credentialing)
• Clinical Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  12-hour physician shifts (24 hours of MD coverage daily)
• Immediate start upon credentialing completion
• Flexible schedule available
• Two physicians needed

• Patient Demographics:
  All ages
• Patient Volume/Census:
  Approx. 19,000 annually (~52/day)
• Admissions:
  Yes (volume TBD)
• Case Mix:
  General emergency medicine

• EMR System:
  Epic
• Support Staff Available: 10 hours daily of NP/PA coverage
• Reason for Coverage:
  Supplemental Coverage

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered

• General emergency medicine procedures
• Advanced airway management
• Wound care and laceration repair

• 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

• 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

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Staffing and Recruiting