Locums - Vidalia, Georgia Emergency Medicine Opportunity
Clinical Role
Join an established emergency medicine team in Vidalia, Georgia, providing comprehensive emergency care in a hospital-based emergency department. This ongoing locums opportunity offers flexible shift lengths with day and night coverage needs while working alongside a collaborative team of emergency medicine providers and advanced practice providers.
Assignment Details
Start Date:
August 12, 2026
Contract Length:
Ongoing need
Coverage Requirements:
AM and PM shift coverage needed
Schedule:
Physician Shifts:
Three physicians scheduled with 11-hour shifts:
- 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM
APP Coverage:
Approximately 30 hours of mid-level coverage:
Three 10-hour shifts:
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Orientation:
1-2 days of shadow orientation
Position Highlights
- Ongoing locums opportunity
- Day and night shift availability
- Open recruiting positions creating staffing need
- Two provider shifts overlapping on site
- Collaborative emergency medicine team
- Dedicated fast track area for lower-acuity patients
- Expanse EMR system
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Practice Setting:
Hospital Emergency Department
Emergency Department Capacity:
- 20 ED bays
- 12 fast track bays
- 3 high-security rooms
Staffing Model:
- 2-4 emergency medicine providers on at the same time
- Normal emergency department support staff
- Two physician shifts overlap
Patient Volume:
- Approximately 1.8-2.0 patients per hour
- ED admission rate: 12-16%
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and treat emergency department patients
- Manage a broad range of emergency medicine conditions
- Perform appropriate emergency procedures
- Admit and coordinate care for higher-acuity patients
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, and hospital staff
- Document patient care using Expanse EMR
Support & Technology
Support Staff:
- Experienced emergency department nursing team
- APP coverage
- Standard ED support staff
EMR System:
Expanse
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine - Required
- Minimum 2-3 years of Emergency Medicine experience - Required
- Eligible for or holding an unrestricted Georgia medical license - Required
- License must be free of restrictions, probationary terms, or conditions - Required
- No history of license revocation, restriction, or suspension in any jurisdiction - Required
- Current unrestricted DEA registration or willingness to obtain - Required
Credentialing
Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.
Organization & Team
- Established emergency medicine program
- Collaborative physician and APP staffing model
- Dedicated emergency department support team
- Ongoing need providing long-term locums opportunity
About Vidalia, Georgia
Location & Access: Vidalia is located in southeast Georgia and offers convenient access to regional cities while maintaining the charm of a welcoming small community.
Lifestyle & Community: Known as the "Sweet Onion Capital of the World," Vidalia offers a friendly atmosphere, affordable living, local traditions, and strong community connections.
Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy nearby lakes, rivers, parks, hunting, fishing, boating, and outdoor activities throughout the year.
Attractions: Vidalia features local festivals, historic sites, community events, farmers markets, and regional attractions celebrating Georgia's culture and agriculture.
Quality of Life: Vidalia provides a comfortable quality of life with a low cost of living, relaxed pace, and a strong sense of community while offering access to larger metropolitan areas.
What RecruitWell Provides
- A+ rated malpractice coverage
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell's Core Values
- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness
