Tazewell, TN Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity
Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for a locum tenens opportunity in Tazewell, TN. This position offers long-term coverage, flexible scheduling, and competitive compensation in a community-based emergency department with limited subspecialty backup.
Opportunity Details:
- Location: Tazewell, TN
- Contract Type: Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift Schedule:
- Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM
- Minimum Commitment: 24-30 shifts per month
- Practice Setting: Physician-led Emergency Department
- Facility Details:
- Annual Volume: 37 patients per day
- 21 ED Beds
- No Trauma Designation
- Limited Subspecialty Backup: General Surgery & Orthopedics
- No APC Coverage
- EMR System: MedHost
- Scribe Coverage: None
- Travel & Lodging: Provided
Patient Load & Flow:
Procedures & Responsibilities:
- Required Procedures: General EM procedures, including Intubation, Chest Tubes, and Central Lines
- Code Response:
- Hospital Medicine (HM) responds first
- After 5 PM, the EM physician is responsible for code response
- Admitting Orders: Handled by HM provider except from 2:30 AM - 6 AM, when ED physicians are responsible
- From 2 AM - 7 AM, the EM physician is responsible for floor calls and codes due to the small HM program
Provider Requirements:
- Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Licensure: Active & Unrestricted TN State License & DEA
- Required Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (No grace period or lapse in certification allowed)
Benefits & Support:
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- AAA Malpractice Coverage
- Dedicated Credentialing Assistance
This is an excellent opportunity for Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking a stable, high-responsibility role in a community hospital with flexible scheduling.
Apply today and experience the Rhino Medical difference.