Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-137337
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Georgetown, South Carolina
• Coverage Period: Dec 07, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Nights, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 82 – 95 patients per day across two campuses
• Case Mix: Consistent with Emergency Medicine, ranging from low acuity to high acuity/trauma
• Rounding: Not included
• Phone Consults: Yes, as needed

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 28 (Waccamaw), 21 (Georgetown)
• Trauma Level: Level 4
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, available in-house and on-call
• Support Staff Available: MDs, APPs, RNs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Temporary privileges available for providers with clear background
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Intubation and airway management
• Central venous access
• Laceration repair
• Incision and drainage
• Conscious sedation
• Splinting and fracture management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
• Licenses: Active South Carolina license or IMLC eligible, Active DEA
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and South Carolina CDS required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS
• Experience: 3-5 years of ongoing case logs in Emergency Medicine
• Other Qualifications: Must have EPIC EMR experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to a diverse patient population presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Manage high-acuity patients, including trauma resuscitations, cardiac emergencies, and critical care cases.
• Perform routine and complex emergency procedures (intubations, central lines, suturing, etc.).
• Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and nursing staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and consulting physicians to coordinate optimal care.