Emergency Medicine Physician
Chattanooga, TN, 37401, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- emergency medicine
- locum tenens
- emergency department
This locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician role involves providing full-scope emergency care in both main Emergency Department and Freestanding Emergency Department settings in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The physician will manage high patient volumes across varying acuity levels while performing standard emergency procedures and working closely with nursing and Advanced Practice Provider teams. The position offers flexible shifts, comprehensive clinical support, and is suitable for new graduates and experienced EM providers.
Locums - Emergency Medicine - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Start Date:ASAPContract Length: 6 months
Schedule & Shift Details:
10-hour and 12-hour shifts
AM and PM shift coverage needed
Orientation includes shadowing and EMR training
Position Overview:This Emergency Medicine locums role provides coverage across both the main ED and FSED locations. New graduates are accepted, and providers will practice full-scope emergency medicine in a high-acuity environment with strong clinical support and varying provider structure based on site and shift.
Daily Breakdown / Responsibilities:
Standard EM procedural expectations: intubations, central lines, laceration repairs
Nurse/APP triage for lower-acuity patients
ED admission rate: 10-20%
Number of ER bays: 18
Patient volume: 108 patients / hour (total department load; distributed among team)
Patient mix: all acuity levels
Provider Coverage Structure:
FSED: 1:1 (Physician + APP)
Main Campus: 1 physician to 2 APPs until 2:00 a.m., then 1:1 starting 08:00 a.m.
Facility Details:
Practice Setting: Emergency Department / FSED
Support Staff: Standard ER support staff (nursing + APP team)
Requirements:
EM residency trained - Required
New grads accepted
This is a strong fit for EM providers seeking a high-volume, high-acuity emergency medicine assignment with flexible shift lengths and solid clinical support.
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