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 INFORMATION

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

FACILITY INFORMATION

Specialty Backup Available : Hospitalist and Specialty teams available

Support Staff Available : Physicians and Advanced Practitioners

Reason for Coverage : Coverage needs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes

Temporary Privileges Available : Yes

Credentialing Timeline : (Urgent need; expedited possible)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES

General Emergency Medicine procedures as per department scope

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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 QuantiFERON required; must pass criminal background check;

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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