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

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