Emergency Medicine Physician
Chattanooga, TN, 37401, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- locums
- emergency department
The position is for a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician providing temporary coverage in a busy hospital emergency department in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The physician will deliver full-scope emergency care, manage critical patients, perform typical ED procedures, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Board certification, medical license, and relevant life support certifications are required for this dynamic clinical role.
We areseeking an experienced Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to provide temporarycoverage at a reputable hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This assignmentoffers the opportunity to work in a dynamic emergency department that serves adiverse patient population while collaborating with a well-supported clinicalteam.
Responsibilities:
- Provide full-scope Emergency Medicine care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries
- Manage high-acuity presentations, stabilize critical patients, and coordinate transfers as needed
- Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Perform ED procedures typical for emergency care (suturing, intubation, central lines, splinting, etc.)
- Document encounters accurately and efficiently in the EMR
Requirements:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
(FM/IM with EM experience may be considered based on facility preference) - Active Tennessee Medical License (or willingness to obtain)
- Active DEA
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
Chattanoogais known as the "Scenic City" for its mountain views, outdoor recreation, andvibrant riverfront. With attractions like Lookout Mountain, the TennesseeAquarium, and a lively downtown filled with restaurants, art, and music,Chattanooga offers an exceptional blend of urban amenities and natural beauty -making it a great location for a locums assignment.




