Job Description
Join a dynamic emergency department at a community hospital, delivering acute care to an adult patient population in a fast paced, Level III trauma setting. You'll work alongside 24 hour anesthesia, general surgery, orthopedics, radiology and laboratory services, providing critical interventions for up to 25 patients per shift. The position offers a flexible day shift schedule with the possibility of housing and travel assistance for non local candidates.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital (Emergency Department)
- Start Date: 10/22/2026
- Schedule: Days (typical 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Andalusia, AL
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Perform rapid assessment, stabilization, and management of emergent medical and traumatic conditions.
- Lead trauma resuscitations in accordance with ATLS protocols.
- Initiate and oversee emergency procedures (e.g., airway management, central lines, chest tubes).
- Coordinate patient care with on call general surgery, orthopedic surgery, anesthesia, radiology, and laboratory teams.
- Document encounters accurately in the EMR and ensure compliance with hospital policies.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement and educational activities.
Qualifications
- Completion of an ACGME accredited Emergency Medicine residency.
- Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.
- Board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine (board certification not required).
- Fellowship training (1 year) is acceptable but not mandatory.
- Ability to obtain credentialing within 2 days.
- Experience working in a Level III trauma center is preferred.
Working Hours
- Day shift covering the standard 8 hour schedule.
- Average of 25 patient encounters per shift.
- Ongoing assignment with no predetermined end date.
Skills
- Proficient in emergency and trauma patient evaluation and management.
- Strong decision making and critical thinking abilities under pressure.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with multidisciplinary services.
- Competence with EMR documentation and hospital workflows.
- Ability to adapt quickly to a high volume, variable case mix.
