Physician / Emergency Medicine / Mississippi / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Physician Emergency Medicine Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Lexington, MS Service Setting : Hospital Coverage Type : Clinical Only Coverage Period : July 1, 2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule : 12-hour physician shifts (24 hours of MD coverage daily) COVERAGE DATES July 1, 2025 (dependent on credentialing) Ongoing, open-ended assignment Immediate start upon credentialing completion Flexible schedule available Two physicians needed PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : All ages Patient Volume / Census : Approx. 19,000 annually ( 52 / day) Admissions : Yes (volume TBD) Case Mix : General emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System : Epic Support Staff Available : 10 hours daily of NP / PA coverage Reason for Coverage : Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate : TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General emergency medicine procedures Advanced airway management Wound care and laceration repair JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active Mississippi license required Board : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty DEA : Active DEA Certification required Certifications : BLS, ACLS preferred Experience : Minimum 2 years of ED experience preferred Other Qualifications : Proficiency with Epic EMR strongly preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency care to a diverse patient population Work 12-hour shifts alongside NP / PA support Accurately document all encounters in Epic Collaborate with nursing and advanced practice staff Adhere to hospital policies and emergency care protocols