Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum | Low Volume | Solo Coverage | Rural
Updated 3/23/26
North Carolina, North Carolina, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in a low-volume, rural critical access hospital setting.
Position Highlights
- Start: April 2026
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts (days/nights)
- Volume: ~25 patients per 24 hours (~1/hr)
- Shifts: ~10 per month
- Setting: Solo provider with APC support
Clinical Scope
- Full-scope Emergency Medicine
- Light inpatient (hospital medicine) coverage
- Swing bed rehab patients (2–3/day)
- Admissions, discharges, progress notes
Why This Opportunity
- Low-volume, manageable pace
- High autonomy, independent practice
- Strong 24/7 support (lab, radiology, respiratory therapy)
- Short-term assignment with flexible scheduling
- Temporary privileges available
Requirements
- BC/BE Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
- Active ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS
- Hospital medicine and/or rural experience required
- Comfortable with solo coverage
Ideal Candidate
Emergency physician seeking a low-volume, high-autonomy rural setting with a mix of ED and inpatient care.
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