Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

A client is seeking experienced Emergency Medicine physicians to provide ongoing locum coverage at a rural community hospital in northeastern South Carolina. This role offers a flexible, high-volume environment ideal for physicians comfortable managing all age ranges and a full spectrum of emergency presentations.

Coverage includes December 24, 27, 31, and January 1 (holiday premium shift), with additional shifts available while the permanent recruitment search is in progress.

Annualized Equivalent: Top 10% of regional locum EM market.

Assignment Highlights

• Shift Schedule: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (12-hour shifts)

• Daily ED Volume: 58–60

• Expected Patient Load: 2 patients/hour

• Staffing: 2 physicians (day), 1 physician (night)

• No APP support

• Procedures: All standard EM procedures required

• Population: All ages, rural demographic

• Top 10% market compensation

• Joint Commission–certified agency (HPA Healthcare)

• Prepaid travel and malpractice coverage provided

Skills & Experience

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with Active ED Experience

• Active South Carolina Medical License

• Active CSR and DEA (must remain permanently registered in SC)

• Rural or community hospital experience preferred

• Comfortable practicing independently without APP support

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency medical care to patients of all ages

• Perform emergency procedures and manage acute cases

• Communicate with hospital staff for admissions and transfers

• Document all encounters in EMR accurately and timely

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care under hospital bylaws