Emergency Medicine Physician

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Atlanta TX

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 08/01/2026

Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p; 7p 7a daily

COVERAGE DATES

01/01/2026 08/01/2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

Admissions: Yes

Phone Consults: Yes as required for specialty coordination

Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine Trauma Stroke and Acute Care

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: Epic

Office Equipment Available: Standard ER diagnostics and monitoring equipment

Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty support per CHRISTUS Health standards

Support Staff Available: Physicians nurses and ancillary staff

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Standard Emergency Department procedures (not individually specified)

Stroke and trauma care competency required through CME compliance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active Texas medical license required

Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine preferred; FM/IM trained physicians with ED experience accepted

DEA: Active DEA registration with Texas address required

Certifications: ACLS (if not Board Certified EM) ATLS NIHSS BLS PALS TNCC per hospital policy

Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required

Other Qualifications:

Completion of application packet with CV photo ID board certification and references

Proof of immunizations or positive titers for required vaccines (Hepatitis B MMR Varicella Tdap Flu)

TB screening within the last year (Quantiferon T-Spot or 2-step skin test accepted)

Chest X-ray and questionnaire required if TB positive

Must provide CME documentation (minimum 4 stroke hours annually and 9 trauma hours per 3-year period)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages

Perform assessment diagnosis stabilization and treatment for acute medical conditions

Collaborate with nursing staff and consulting specialists to ensure quality patient outcomes

Participate in trauma cardiac and stroke response protocols

Utilize Epic EMR for accurate and timely documentation

Ensure adherence to CHRISTUS Health policies compliance standards and credentialing requirements

Maintain required CME training to ensure trauma and stroke readiness

Required Skills:

Locum Tenens

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Atlanta TX Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 08/01/2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p; 7p 7a dailyCOVERAGE DATES 01/01/2026 08/01/2026PATIENT INFORMATION Patie...