Locum Physician - Emergency Medicine in Duluth, GA $150/hr (1099)

Locum Physician – Emergency Medicine

Location: Duluth, GA

Rate: $150/hr (1099)

Schedule: Night Shift, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Monday–Sunday

Setting: Outpatient / No Call

Start: Ongoing coverage needs

Requirements

• Active Georgia Medical License
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (non-negotiable)
• Current ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS
• Comfortable working independently in an outpatient emergency setting
• Prior locum experience preferred but not required

Role Overview

This facility is seeking a reliable Emergency Medicine physician to provide consistent night-shift coverage. The environment is outpatient with no call responsibilities, offering a predictable workflow and strong support staff. Providers should be confident managing a full spectrum of emergency presentations during overnight hours.

Expected Emergency Medicine Procedures

Emergency Medicine physicians in this role should be prepared to perform and manage core EM procedures, including:

• Endotracheal intubation
• Non-invasive ventilation management
• Rapid sequence induction
• Basic and advanced airway stabilization
• Cardioversion and defibrillation
• Management of cardiac arrest and acute arrhythmias
• Central line placement (as needed)
• Initial stabilization of shock, sepsis, and trauma
• Laceration repair (simple to complex)
• Splinting and fracture stabilization
• Abscess incision and drainage
• Basic burn assessment and stabilization
• Pediatric resuscitation
• Pediatric airway management
• Evaluation and stabilization of common pediatric emergencies

General ED Responsibilities

• Rapid triage and medical decision-making
• Coordination with on-call specialists (if applicable)
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies
• Documentation of all encounters in EMR

Why This Assignment Stands Out

• Predictable night schedule with full-week availability
• No call, no inpatient rounding
• Competitive 1099 rate
• Supportive clinical environment with established workflows
• Ideal for physicians who prefer autonomy and steady overnight volume