Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine.
• Job Type: Locum Tenens.
• Location: Thomaston, GA.
• Service Setting: Hospital.
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only.
• Coverage Period: 09/01/2025 – Ongoing.
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a–6p, 6p–6a (MD); 9a–9p, 12:30p–12:30a (NP/PA).

COVERAGE DATES:

• September 1, 2025 – Ongoing.
• Minimum 7 shifts per month.
• 5-shift minimum/month required for nocturnists.
• 3–4 providers needed.

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: All ages.
• Patient Volume/Census: Approx. 82 patients/day.
• Admissions: Approx. 11.7% admission rate.
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine; 15% EMS volume.

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 20 Main ED beds + 2 PIT beds.
• EMR System: Meditech.
• Support Staff Available: NPs, PAs, RNs, scribes.
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage.

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes.
• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: Daily with OT after 12 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours.
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered.
• Paid Orientation/EMR Training: Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active Georgia state medical license required.
• Board: Board Certified in EM, FM, or IM (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM).
• DEA: Active DEA Certification.
• Certifications: ACLS required (ATLS, PALS, BLS preferred).
• Experience: Emergency Department experience required; residency completion required.
• Other Qualifications: Comfort working both day and night shifts; proficiency with Meditech EMR.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide emergency care in a hospital ED setting.
• Manage approximately 82 patients/day collaboratively with APPs.
• Perform full scope of emergency procedures.
• Work 12-hour shifts, including days and/or nights.
• Participate in onboarding and EMR training as required.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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