JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Pennington Gap, Virginia
- Facility: Lee County Community Hospital
- Health System: SCP Health - Locums
- Coverage Period: Aug 01, 2026 - Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Average Daily Volume: Approximately 33 patients per day
- Case Mix: Emergency Medicine cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: Epic
- Support Staff Available: NPs and PAs
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM, ABMS EM/FM/IM)
- Licenses: Active unrestricted VA Medical License and DEA with VA address & schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5
- DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
- Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (if not BC in EM); NRP for non-ABEM providers
- Experience: Residency trained in EM/FM/IM; new graduates within 12 months acceptable; 3-month proctorship required
- Other Qualifications: Case logs for the last two years; CME/CEU including preeclampsia training; current immunizations and TB test
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
- Supervise and direct mid-level providers (NPs and PAs) as the supervising physician.
- Work 12-hour shifts in a coverage model that includes 10-hour mid-level support.
- Manage an average daily volume of approximately 33 patients.
- Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care.