What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Physician position at Adelphi Locums?
Job Overview
- 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
- 10/24/2025 – Open
- 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
- Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist and Specialty teams available
- Support Staff Available: Physicians and Advanced Practitioners
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage needs
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: (Urgent need; expedited possible)
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- General Emergency Medicine procedures as per department scope
- 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;
- 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 departmental quality and compliance initiatives