JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Paris, TN
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule
COVERAGE DATES Start Date: March 1, 2026 - Ongoing
Coverage Requested Due to Cross Credentialing
Shifts Assigned Based on Facility Scheduling Needs
PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All Ages
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 17,000 Annual ED Visits
Admissions: Yes
Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine; Medium Acuity
FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 142 Beds
EMR System: McKesson Allscripts
Office Equipment Available: Fully Equipped Emergency Department
Specialty Backup Available: Over 27 Medical Specialties Including Womens Services, Behavioral Health, Inpatient and Outpatient Services
Support Staff Available: 10 Hours of NP/PA Coverage Daily, 24 hours of physician coverage daily
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES Evaluation and management of emergency medical conditions across all age groups
Stabilization and treatment of medium acuity cases
Coordination with specialty services as clinically indicated
JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Tennessee Medical License
Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine (Board Certification Preferred)
DEA: Active Tennessee DEA Required
Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS Required if Not ABEM Certified
Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine Experience Preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a community hospital setting
Manage patient flow in a 24-hour physician coverage model
Collaborate with NP/PA providers and multidisciplinary staff
Document all encounters accurately within McKesson Allscripts EMR
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality standards
