Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Meridian, MS

• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 05/28/2026 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Nocturnist Coverage; Flexible Scheduling

COVERAGE DATES

• Start Date: May 28, 2026

• End Date: Ongoing

• Coverage Requested Due to Staffing Needs

• Facility Seeking 3 Nocturnists

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All Ages

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 33,350 Annual ED Visits

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Not Included

• Case Mix: High Acuity Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 32 ED Beds

• Trauma Level: Level III

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Fully Equipped Emergency Department

• Specialty Backup Available: Multispecialty Support Within Health System

• Support Staff Available: 36 Hours of Physician Coverage Daily; 17 Hours of NP/PA Coverage Daily

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Weekly OT After 168 Hours: Per Contract Terms

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Evaluation and management of high acuity emergency cases

• Trauma stabilization and emergency interventions

• Coordination with specialty services as clinically indicated

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Mississippi Medical License

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

• DEA: Active Mississippi DEA Required

• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS Required if Not ABEM Certified

• Experience: Minimum 2 Years Emergency Medicine Experience; Case Logs Required

• Other Qualifications: Must Have State License, Board Certification, and DEA in Hand at Time of Presentation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a Level III Trauma Center

• Manage high acuity patient cases during nocturnist coverage

• Collaborate with NP/PA providers and multidisciplinary staff

• Document all encounters accurately within Epic EMR

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality standards