Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Meridian MS

Service Setting: Emergency Department

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: December 2025 – Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible scheduling

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adult and General Population

Admissions: Yes, per ED flow

Case Mix: Emergency and acute care presentations

Phone Consults: As required

FACILITY INFORMATION

Trauma Level: III

EMR System: Epic

Support Staff: Multidisciplinary ED team

Specialty Backup Available: Hospital-based specialties available per standard ED operations

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Expedited for clean files)

Credentialing Timeline: TBD

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licensure: Active Mississippi medical license

Board:Current Board Certification or Board Eligible (Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine accepted)

Active participation in certification process

Maintenance of board certification mandatory for reappointment

Training:

Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency program

Military physicians with equivalent experience accepted

Experience: Active clinical practice within the past 12 months

Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS recommended

Other Qualifications: Ability to demonstrate current clinical competence and provide verifiable credentials