Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

A Critical Access hospital in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician to provide 6–8 shifts per month of single-coverage ER. The provider will manage a broad patient population (all ages) and work in a fast-paced community environment with strong specialty backup, including RT, Teleintensivist, Ortho, Gen Surg, OB/GYN, and CRNA support.

This opportunity offers top-of-market pay, flexible scheduling, and the ability to make a direct impact in a high-acuity setting where your skills are truly valued.

Assignment Highlights

• Shift Structure: 12-hour shifts

• Schedule: 6–8 shifts per month

• Patient Census: 15–20 patients per shift on average; up to 25 during busy season

• Practice Setting: Critical Access Hospital | 11 ER beds | Single-provider coverage

• Patient Population: Neonates through geriatrics

• Support Staff: RT, Psych, Teleintensivist, Ortho, Gen Surg, OB/GYN, CRNA, and occasional APPs

• EMR: Epic

• Agency Note: HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission–certified, ensuring compliance, support, and top-tier service for every assignment.

• Pay Competitiveness: This role ranks in the top 10% of Emergency Medicine locums compensation nationwide.

Skills & Experience

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (required)

• Minnesota Medical License

• DEA (required)

• CSR – Minnesota (required)

• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS (required)

• Prior experience in community ER settings strongly preferred

• EPIC EMR familiarity preferred