Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Paris, TN • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule COVERAGE DATES • Start Date: March 1, 2026 - Ongoing • Coverage Requested Due to Cross Credentialing • Shifts Assigned Based on Facility Scheduling Needs PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: All Ages • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 17,000 Annual ED Visits • Admissions: Yes • Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine; Medium Acuity FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 142 Beds • EMR System: McKesson – Allscripts • Office Equipment Available: Fully Equipped Emergency Department • Specialty Backup Available: Over 27 Medical Specialties Including Women’s Services, Behavioral Health, Inpatient and Outpatient Services • Support Staff Available: 10 Hours of NP/PA Coverage Daily, 24 hours of physician coverage daily PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Evaluation and management of emergency medical conditions across all age groups • Stabilization and treatment of medium acuity cases • Coordination with specialty services as clinically indicated JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Tennessee Medical License • Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine (Board Certification Preferred) • DEA: Active Tennessee DEA Required • Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS Required if Not ABEM Certified • Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine Experience Preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a community hospital setting • Manage patient flow in a 24-hour physician coverage model • Collaborate with NP/PA providers and multidisciplinary staff • Document all encounters accurately within McKesson – Allscripts EMR • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality standards