Physician / Emergency Medicine / Mississippi / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Grenada, MS, 38901, USA
Grenada, MS, 38901, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Emergency Department
This locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician position in Grenada, Mississippi involves providing inpatient emergency medical care to adults and geriatric patients with varying acuity. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, collaboration with hospital staff, and documentation within the facility EMR system. The role requires an active Mississippi medical license, relevant certifications (ACLS, PALS, ATLS), and flexible scheduling for approximately eight shifts per month.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Grenada, MS
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 10/24/2025 Open
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule; approximately 8 shifts per month COVERAGE DATES
- 10/24/2025 Open
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
- Patient Volume/Census: Annual volume 17,400
- Admissions: Yes
- Rounding: Included as needed
- Phone Consults: As required
- Case Mix: Emergency cases of varying acuity
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist and Specialty teams available
- Support Staff Available: Physicians and Advanced Practitioners
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage needs
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: (Urgent need; expedited possible)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- General Emergency Medicine procedures as per department scope
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Mississippi medical license / IMLC required
- Board: Board Certification not required; must have completed a 3-year residency (will accept 1-year post-graduate training if Boarded)
- Boards Accepted: EM, FP, IM (except residents); ABEM exempt; ABPS and AAPS not accepted
- DEA: Pending DEA accepted
- Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS required
- Experience: Minimum 1 year post-residency training preferred
- Other Qualifications: Proof of immunizations and recent PPD or QuantiFERON required; must pass criminal background check;
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide emergency medical care for all patient presentations within the Emergency Department
- Perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for acute and urgent medical conditions
- Collaborate with Advanced Practitioners and other hospital staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the facility EMR system
- Participate in depar




