Locum Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Grenada, MS

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: Starting 07/01/2025 - Open-ended

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour physician coverage split into 12-hour shifts
PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: 19,000 annual ED visits ( 52 patients/day)

• Admissions: Yes

• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

• Support Staff Available: 10-hour NP/PA coverage daily

• Reason for Coverage: Locum physician coverage need
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not specified
REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• General Emergency Medicine procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Mississippi medical license required

• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or FM/IM with ED experience

• Experience: Emergency Medicine experience preferred

• Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable working in a community ED with NP/PA team
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care during 12-hour physician shifts (24-hour total daily coverage)

• Collaborate with 10-hour NP/PA support staff for daily ED operations

• Document all care using Epic EMR

• Deliver care in a flexible schedule model with rotating coverage as needed