Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Opportunity – South Carolina

We are seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity at a community Emergency Department in South Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for EM-trained physicians seeking consistent shifts in a lower-volume, well-supported clinical environment.

Position Highlights

• 12-hour shifts available:
  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Minimum commitment of 5 shifts per month
• Ongoing coverage need
• Potential for temporary privileges
• Candidates must be open to working across multiple affiliated Aiken-area emergency departments

Facility Overview

• Community Emergency Department
• Annual ED volume: approximately 11,400 visits
• Average patient volume: 1.3 patients per hour
• Six-bed Emergency Department
• Low-acuity patient population
• Approximately 20% pediatric volume
• Fast Track area with 3 treatment bays

Clinical Resources

• 24/7 radiology coverage
• CT and ultrasound available 24/7
• Bedside ultrasound available
• Tele-neurology support with thrombolytic (tPA) capability
• EMS base station support
• Transfers coordinated to higher-level facilities as needed

Technology

• Cerner EMR
• Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program
• Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Physicians trained in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or other specialties without EM residency training will not be considered
• ACLS required
• ATLS required (current certification preferred)
• Active South Carolina license preferred

Additional Candidate Requirements

• Must be willing to work all shift types (days and nights)
• Must be willing to work across all affiliated Aiken-area emergency department programs
• Monthly shift commitment and estimated availability required upon presentation
• Providers with unexplained CV gaps or significant malpractice concerns are not eligible for expedited privileges

Credentialing

• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 60–90 days
• Site orientation is conducted twice monthly

This opportunity offers Emergency Medicine physicians a flexible schedule, manageable patient volume, and a collaborative practice environment while serving patients in a community-based emergency care setting.