JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Blacksburg VA
Service Setting: Emergency Department
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 11/21/2025 Open
Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a7p 2p10p 7p7a; Cross-credentialed shifts at Christiansburg (7a7p 7p7a)
COVERAGE DATES
11/21/2025 Open
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: 40000 annual combined ED volume (including freestanding Christiansburg ED)
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Not Included
Phone Consults: TBD
Case Mix: General emergency medicine presentations
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 146 hospital beds
Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
EMR System: Meditech
Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology surgical care teams and other specialties
Support Staff Available: 48-hour physician coverage; 24-hour NP/PA coverage
Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
Credentialing Timeline: 42 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Emergency medicine procedures within scope of practice
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active VA license required
Board: ABEM/ABEOM required; BE/BC accepted (must be certified within 7 years)
DEA: Active DEA required
Certifications: ATLS required; ACLS and PALS required if not EM boarded
Experience: Emergency medicine experience required
Other Qualifications: Ability to work days nights weekends and holidays; cross-credentialing required at LewisGale Christiansburg
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care at LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery
Cover majority of shifts at Montgomery with supplemental shifts at Christiansburg
Manage a broad ED patient population
Collaborate with physicians NPs and PAs
Document all care accurately in Meditech EMR