JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Macon, Georgia
- Coverage Period: Aug 01, 2026 Aug 08, 2026
- Shift Schedule: Variable Shifts
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Average Daily Volume: Approx. 110 patients per day (40,000 annual visits)
- Case Mix: Standard Emergency Medicine case mix (medical, surgical, trauma)
- Rounding: Not Included
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 30 ED Beds
- EMR System: Epic with Dragon and DAX
- Specialty Backup Available: Yes, broad specialty backup available
- Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs (NP/PA coverage 24 hours daily)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days (temps considered after CVO clearance)
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, after CVO clearance and CC meeting review
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: ABMS/AOA Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (if BE, must obtain within 5 years of training)
- Licenses: Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license; DEA with Georgia address
- DEA / CDS: Active DEA with Georgia address required
- Certifications: ACLS, PALS required; ATLS required unless ABEM certified
- Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine at ACGME-accredited program; recent clinical activity (case logs for past 2 years)
- Other Qualifications: TB and Flu immunizations (flu during season); CME 20 hours per year with 2-year summary; NPPA supervision required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide emergency medical evaluation and treatment for patients across all acuity levels in a 30-bed ED
- Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants during their shifts
- Utilize Epic EMR with Dragon and DAX for documentation and order entry
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and specialist consultations as needed
- Maintain accurate clinical activity logs and fulfill CME requirements (20 hrs/year)