Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — LewisGale Hospital‑Montgomery (Blacksburg, VA)

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Overview
Locum tenens opportunity covering emergency department shifts in Blacksburg, VA, with cross-credentialed coverage at LewisGale Christiansburg. Schedule includes 7a–7p, 2p–10p, and 7p–7a shifts; coverage begins 11/21/2025 and is open.

Patient Population & Volume
Adult patients only. Combined annual ED volume (including freestanding Christiansburg ED) is approximately 40,000 visits. Admission capability is available. Case mix reflects general emergency medicine presentations. Phone consult expectations to be determined.

Facility & Support
Hospital: LewisGale Hospital–Montgomery — 146 beds, Level III trauma center. EMR: Meditech. Standard ED equipment and specialty backup (cardiology, surgical teams, etc.) are available. Clinical support includes 48-hour physician coverage and 24-hour NP/PA coverage. Reason for coverage: full-time vacancy.

Privileges & Compliance
Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges TBD. Typical credentialing turnaround is 42 days.

Compensation & Logistics
Rate: TBD. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided. Procedural expectations: manage emergency medicine procedures within standard scope of practice.

Requirements
Active Virginia medical license and DEA registration required. Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/ABEM Osteopathic accepted); BE/BC accepted if certification achieved within seven years. ATLS required; ACLS and PALS required if not EM-boarded. Prior ED experience required. Candidates must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays and be cross-credentialed at LewisGale Christiansburg.

Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency care at LewisGale Hospital–Montgomery with supplemental shifts at Christiansburg. Manage a broad adult ED patient population, collaborate with physicians, NPs, and PAs, and document care accurately in Meditech.