Locums Emergency Medicine Need in Tennessee
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Smyrna, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/04/25

Coverage Needed:

  • As soon as credentialed - ongoing
  • Shift times: 5:30am-3:30pm, 10am-9pm, 2pm-1am, 8pm-6am
  • No call
  • Duration of need: 6+ months

Clinical Information:

  • Number of beds: 120
  • ED: 39 beds + 10 hall beds as needed
  • Average Patient Census: 64-135
  • Daily Admissions: 14
  • Average acuity
  • Support Staff: RNs, LPNs, techs, RTs
  • Annual ER Admissions: 4,927
  • Responsible for overseeing APPs on shift
  • EMR: Meditech
  • Daily admissions: 10-12% admission rate from the ED
  • Level III trauma center
  • Trauma surgeon support on level 1 traumas
  • Typical ED procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube placement, suture, I&D, conscious sedation (peds/adults), fracture/joint reduction (peds/adults), cardioversion, US FAST exams, etc
  • Common cases: Chest pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, pregnancy related issues, trauma, ortho injuries, pediatrics, shortness of breath, etc

Required:

  • DEA must remain in state to maintain privileges. Provider must be willing transfer and maintain DEA in state for the duration of privileges being active, or obtain a new in state DEA to remain in state for the duration of privileges being active
  • Current Flu Vaccine
  • Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19
    • Exemptions only allowed for religious or medical reasons, once approved by the facility.
  • Board Certified in one of the following:
    • American Board of Emergency Medicine
    • American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
  • Providers living inside of 50 miles from the facility will be considered “Local”, and will not be eligible for this role
  • Active TN License and DEA
  • Willing to consider new grads