Emergency and Trauma Physician - Clinton, North Carolina

Job Description
Join a busy hospital emergency department in a thriving community setting, providing 12-hour solo coverage for a high-volume adult patient population. The role offers flexible rotating day/night shifts, on-site housing, and a capped travel allowance. Ideal for board-certified emergency physicians seeking fast-track credentialing and a supportive environment.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital – Emergency Department
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hr shifts (7 AM-7 PM and 7 PM-7 AM) on specified dates; typical Monday–Friday coverage with occasional weekend days as needed
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Clinton, NC
• Stipends: Hospital-owned APTS housing provided; travel costs capped at $500

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide solo emergency care for 12-hour shifts, evaluating and managing 18-20 patients per shift.
• Document all encounters in Meditech 6.1 EMR.
• Coordinate care with on-site anesthesia, general surgery, orthopedics, and radiology services.
• Ensure compliance with NC Medicaid credentialing and PECOS enrollment.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical quality and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Emergency Medicine (or equivalent).
• Active NC Medicaid credential and enrollment in PECOS; must be verified prior to assignment.
• Fellowship training preferred (1 year).
• No additional certifications (ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS) required, though basic life support skills are expected.

Working Hours

• Rotating 12-hour shifts covering both day (7 AM-7 PM) and night (7 PM-7 AM) schedules.
• Sample dates: 1/3, 1/4, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/12, 1/30, 1/31 (day) and 1/16, 1/24 (night).
• Typical shift includes managing 90-100 patients daily across the department.

Skills

• Proficient emergency assessment, stabilization, and disposition of adult patients.
• Ability to work independently in a solo physician model.
• Strong communication and collaboration with surgical and radiology teams.
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR workflow.
• Excellent documentation and time-management skills.