Locums - Chattanooga, Tennessee, Emergency Medicine Opening
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Locums – Emergency Medicine – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 6 months
Schedule & Shift Details:
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10-hour and 12-hour shifts
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AM and PM shift coverage needed
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Orientation includes shadowing and EMR training
Position Overview: This Emergency Medicine locums role provides coverage across both the main ED and FSED locations. New graduates are accepted, and providers will practice full-scope emergency medicine in a high-acuity environment with strong clinical support and varying provider structure based on site and shift.
Daily Breakdown / Responsibilities:
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Standard EM procedural expectations: intubations, central lines, laceration repairs
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Nurse/APP triage for lower-acuity patients
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ED admission rate: 10–20%
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Number of ER bays: 18
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Patient volume: 108 patients / hour (total department load; distributed among team)
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Patient mix: all acuity levels
Provider Coverage Structure:
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FSED: 1:1 (Physician + APP)
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Main Campus: 1 physician to 2 APPs until 2:00 a.m., then 1:1 starting 08:00 a.m.
Facility Details:
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Practice Setting: Emergency Department / FSED
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Support Staff: Standard ER support staff (nursing + APP team)
Requirements:
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EM residency trained – Required
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New grads accepted
This is a strong fit for EM providers seeking a high-volume, high-acuity emergency medicine assignment with flexible shift lengths and solid clinical support.
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