Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Marion, Virginia

Job description

About the facility

This acute care hospital provides a range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical services, and inpatient care to patients throughout the surrounding region. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support locum tenens clinicians during all assigned coverage periods. Resources are in place to facilitate quality emergency care delivery across all designated shifts.

About the facility location

Marion is a small town situated in the Blue Ridge Highlands, offering clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Hungry Mother State Park, a 2,134-acre park, features a central lake, hiking trails, and fishing opportunities, while the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the Back of the Dragon route provide additional destinations for outdoor enthusiasts and driving enthusiasts alike. The town's Main Street includes local dining, shops, and the General Francis Marion Hotel, established in 1927, and the Lincoln Theatre - a historic venue recognized for its Mayan-deco architecture - as well as Highlands Distilling Company, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the clinician's workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during 12-hour day and night shifts at this on-site emergency department, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages presenting with a variety of acute illnesses and injuries. The department receives approximately 16,000 annual ED visits and is supported by 9 hours of daily NP/PA coverage. Clinicians will perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated and coordinate patient care throughout each assigned shift. No call responsibilities are associated with this position; board certification and prescriptive authority are required.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Approximately 16,000 annual ED visits
• Support staff: NP/PA support; 9 hours daily
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): Day shift and night shift; 12-hour shifts
• Procedures required: Emergency procedures as clinically indicated
• Certifications required: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required

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