Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Grenada, MS (Flexible 8 Shifts/Month, Travel & Lodging Covered)

Job ID: Not provided

Location: Grenada, MS
Setting: Inpatient Emergency Department
Assignment Type: Locum Tenens, Clinical Only
Coverage Period: Begins 10/24/2025 (Open)
Schedule: Flexible; ~8 shifts/month

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics
• Annual ED volume: 17,400
• Admissions required; rounding as needed
• Phone consults as required
• Case mix: Emergency cases of varying acuity

Facility & Support

• Specialty backup: Hospitalist and specialty teams available
• Support staff: Physicians and advanced practitioners
• Reason for coverage: Staffing needs

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and disposition for all ED presentations
• Perform common ED procedures per department scope
• Collaborate with advanced practitioners and inpatient teams for patient care and admissions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in facility EMR
• Participate in departmental quality and compliance activities

Privileges, Credentialing & Compliance

• Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges available
• Credentialing timeline: Urgent need; expedited possible
• Must pass criminal background check and provide proof of immunizations and recent PPD or QuantiFERON

Qualifications

• Medical license: Active Mississippi license and/or IMLC required
• DEA: Pending DEA accepted
• Training: Completion of a 3-year residency required (1-year post-graduate training accepted if Boarded)
• Boards: EM, FP, IM accepted (except residents). ABEM exempt. ABPS and AAPS not accepted. Board certification not required.
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year post-residency preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

Contact/Next Steps

• Coverage start date 10/24/2025; assignment currently open.