JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Blacksburg VA
Service Setting: Emergency Department (Hospital Freestanding ED)
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 06/18/2025 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Montgomery ED 7a 7p 2p 10p 7p 7a; Christiansburg ED 7a 7p 7p 7a
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
Patient Volume/Census: 32000 annual ED volume
Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
EMR System: Meditech
Specialty Backup Available: Cardiovascular Orthopedics
Support Staff Available: 32 hours of physician coverage 32 hours of NP/PA coverage daily
Reason for Coverage: Full-Time Vacancy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
General Emergency Medicine procedures as applicable
History of ATLS required; ACLS and PALS if not EM Boarded
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active VA license and DEA required to start
Certifications: ABEM or AOBEM; ACLS ATLS and PALS if not EM Boarded
Experience: Must be board certified or board eligible within 7 years of residency completion
Other Qualifications: Will cross-credential at LewisGale Christiansburg
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery and Christiansburg ED
Work a flexible schedule across day evening and night shifts
Collaborate with APPs and other staff to provide timely and high-quality emergency services
Maintain documentation within Meditech EMR system
Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and emergency medicine standards