Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Epic ED, 14-Bed Dept, Travel/Lodging/Malpractice Covered

Job ID: [Not provided]

Location: La Grange, KY
Position type: Locum Tenens — Clinical only
Service setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage period: Begins May 4, 2026 — ongoing
Start date: May 4, 2026
Shift schedule: Day 7:00a–7:00p; Night 7:00p–7:00a

Patient population and volume

• All ages
• Approx. 42 patients per day; ~15,000 annually
• Case mix: General emergency medicine
• Admissions and phone consults as clinically appropriate

Facility and support

• ED beds: 14
• EMR: Epic
• Fully equipped emergency department
• Subspecialty backup: Most available except interventional radiology, ophthalmology, ENT, pediatrics, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and dialysis
• APC support: Monday–Saturday, 12:00p–8:00p
• Reason for coverage: Supplemental

Clinical duties

• Provide emergency care: evaluate, diagnose, treat acute and chronic conditions
• Perform standard emergency procedures, airway management, resuscitation, trauma stabilization, and emergency interventions
• Admit patients and arrange consultations as indicated
• Collaborate with nursing, APCs, and specialists
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic

Privileges, credentials, and requirements

• Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges may be available
• Active Kentucky medical license required
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM required)
• Active Kentucky DEA required
• Required certifications for emergency practice (e.g., ACLS, PALS as applicable)
• Prior emergency medicine experience preferred
• Epic proficiency preferred

Compensation and logistics

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

Notes

• Coverage is ongoing starting May 4, 2026.