Locums - Dickson, Tennessee Emergency Medicine Opportunity
Clinical RoleRecruitWell is seeking a Board Certified Emergency Medicine physician for a long-term locums opportunity in Dickson, Tennessee. This hospital-based role includes onsite Emergency Department coverage across morning, mid, night, weekend, and call needs. New graduates will be considered.
Assignment Details
Start: ASAP
Assignment duration: 1 year
Onsite coverage
Weekend and night coverage required
Call coverage included
Morning, mid, and night shifts
10-hour shifts
2-day orientation and shadow period
New graduates accepted
Position Highlights
Emergency Medicine opportunity
158-bed hospital
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Stroke Center
Rural Tennessee patient population
Approximately 119 billable encounters per day
Approximately 22.4 admissions per day
Average patient census: Approximately 101
Approximately 2,650 annual Emergency Department admissions
Not a trauma center
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat Emergency Department patients
Manage a broad range of standard Emergency Medicine presentations
Perform appropriate diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning
Stabilize acutely ill and injured patients
Determine appropriate disposition, including admission, transfer, or discharge
Coordinate care with nursing, technical, and APP staff
Provide weekend, night, and call coverage as scheduled
Procedures & Skills
Standard Emergency Medicine procedures
Acute stabilization and resuscitation
Emergency diagnostic and treatment management
Support & Technology
Requirements
Board Certified through ABEM required
Active Tennessee medical license required
New graduates accepted
Must be comfortable working morning, mid, night, and weekend coverage
Organization & Team
Hospital-based Emergency Medicine service
Rural patient population
Collaborative physician and APP staffing model
Accredited Chest Pain and Stroke Center
No trauma designation
About Dickson, TennesseeLocation & Access: Dickson is located west of Nashville with convenient access to the greater Middle Tennessee region and major highway routes.
Lifestyle & Community: The area offers a smaller-community atmosphere with local restaurants, shopping, established neighborhoods, and convenient access to Nashville.
Outdoor Recreation: Nearby parks, lakes, trails, and rural areas provide opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.
Attractions: Providers can enjoy local community events while remaining within driving distance of Nashville's music, dining, professional sports, and entertainment scene.
Quality of Life: Dickson combines a relaxed Middle Tennessee lifestyle with convenient access to the amenities of a major metropolitan area.
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
