Locums Emergency Medicine | West Virginia | Any State License Accepted

Locums Emergency Medicine Physician
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Travel / Locum Tenens | 1099

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for a locums assignment in West Virginia. This is a stable, predictable Emergency Department environment serving an adult-only federal patient population, offering full-scope Emergency Medicine without billing pressure or RVU requirements.

This opportunity is well-suited for physicians who value mission-driven care, consistent clinical expectations, and a lower medico-legal risk practice setting.

Practice Setting

• 24/7 Emergency Department coverage
• Adult patients only
• Joint Commission–accredited ED
• Clinical care aligned with ACEP and AAEM guidelines
• Admissions and transfers managed within an established federal system

Physician-Friendly Highlights

• No RVUs, no collections, no billing responsibilities
• No trauma center activation burden typical of Level I/II civilian EDs
• Predictable workflow with consistent staffing expectations

Schedule & Coverage

• Primarily 12-hour shifts
• Available shift times include:
  • 7a–7p
  • 8a–8p
  • 9a–9p
  • 10a–10p
  • 12p–8p
  • 7p–7a
• Minimum of one Emergency Medicine physician onsite at all times
• No call required
• Providers must be able to backfill absences within 2 hours if a scheduled physician cannot complete a shift

Scope of Practice

Physicians will practice full-spectrum Emergency Medicine, including:

• Medical and trauma resuscitation
• Central lines, chest tubes, intubation, cardioversion
• Moderate and deep procedural sedation
• Fracture and dislocation reduction
• Psychiatric emergencies
• Stabilization and transfer of higher-acuity cases

Approximately 95% direct patient care and 5% administrative duties (documentation, QA, meetings).

Requirements

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
• Any unrestricted U.S. state medical license accepted
• DEA required
• ACLS & BLS required
• Ability to meet federal credentialing and privileging standards
• Completion of required annual training modules

Contract Details

• Base term: February 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026
• Extension: One additional 6-month option available

Compensation

$200–$240/hour (1099)

• Market-competitive for rural West Virginia
• Fixed hourly rate (no productivity risk)
• Travel and lodging typically covered

Ideal For Physicians Who:

• Prefer predictable clinical flow
• Enjoy caring for Veterans and mission-driven populations
• Want a locums role with lower litigation exposure
• Are comfortable practicing independently