Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-134648-3
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio
• Coverage Period: Sep 05, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Hours Per Shift: 12
• Number of Positions: 1
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 68 patients per day
• Case Mix: Moderate acuity, community ED
• Support Staff Available: APPs (22 NP/PA hours daily), Medical Director

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 17 ED beds
• Specialty Backup Available: Limited specialty backup available
• Support Staff Available: APPs (22 NP/PA hours daily), Medical Director

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days (estimated)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Moderate Sedation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Licenses: Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license; Active DEA with Ohio address and schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with Ohio address and schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5
• Certifications: NRP required; ACLS, PALS, ATLS required for FM/IM physicians; EM boarded physicians exempt
• Experience: Residency trained in EM, IM, or FM with recent ED experience within the last year in a rural ED with limited specialties
• Other Qualifications: Documentation of case logs for previous 2 years; Seasonal influenza vaccine required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care in a moderate-acuity community ED with 17 beds and 25,000 annual visits
• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as part of a strong APP support model
• Perform moderate sedation procedures as needed
• Work 12-hour shift rotations (7a-7p and 7p-7a) with consistent coverage
• Maintain required certifications, licensure, and documentation (case logs, immunizations)