JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Bristol, TN
• Service Setting: Emergency Room/Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 08/20/2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: TBD
- 38 physician coverage hours daily
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 47,000 annual visits
• Admissions: Yes
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine cases including pediatric and adult emergency care
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 342 hospital beds
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard Emergency Department equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Pediatric and adult specialty support services
• Support Staff Available: APP coverage with 33 hours daily
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency stabilization and treatment
• Airway management
• Supervising NP and PA providers
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active unrestricted Tennessee Medical License required
• Board Certified through ABEM, ABFM, ABIM, ABPS, or AOA required
• Active DEA with TN address and schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 required
• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required if not Board Certified in Emergency Medicine; NRP required for non-ABEM providers
• New EM residency graduates within the past 12 months considered
• ECFMG required for foreign medical graduates
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical evaluation and treatment to patients of all ages
• Perform emergency stabilization and emergency procedures as needed
• Supervise and collaborate with NP and PA providers
• Document patient encounters accurately within Epic EMR
• Maintain compliance with credentialing, CME, and immunization requirements
