Locums Emergency Medicine Physician need inTN
Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/09/25
Job Opportunity: Emergency Medicine Physician
Location: Dyersburg, TN
Position Details
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Shift Coverage:
- Day: 6 AM – 6 PM
- Night: 6 PM – 6 AM
- APP Supervision Required: Yes
- Hospital Type: Acute Care
- ED Details:
- Annual Visits: 24,000
- Admission Rate: 15%
- Transfers: 5%
- Number of ED Beds: 16
- Acuity Level: Low-Mid
- Observation Units: ICU, Telemetry, Med-Surg
Facility and Support Information
- Trauma Center: No
- Pediatric Cases: Yes (low percentage)
- Radiology Services: CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and bedside ultrasound available
- Helicopter Services: AirEvac, Wings, Life Flight
Requirements
- Board Certification: Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Licensure: Active Tennessee medical license required
- Certifications:
- Required: ACLS, PALS, BLS (AHA-issued)
- ATLS: Required unless board-certified in Emergency Medicine
- Experience: Experienced physicians preferred
Additional Details
- EMR System: Epic
- Credentialing Timeframe: 90–120 days (temporary privileges not available)
- Supervision Responsibilities:
- MD supervision of APPs required
- ED MDs are not required to respond to floor codes