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