Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Virginia. This position begins Dec 1, 2025, with a 36-day assignment length and offers a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and nights. The physician will join a Trauma Center with 40,000 annual combined ED volume and comprehensive clinical support.

Job Details

• Location: Virginia
• Facility Type: Trauma Center
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule: Montgomery shifts are 7am-7pm, 2pm-10pm, and 7pm-7am; additional shifts at Christiansburg are 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency medical care to patients in a high-volume emergency department
• Work collaboratively with advanced practice providers and clinical staff
• Manage a diverse patient population in a hospital setting
• Respond to trauma cases as part of a Trauma Center team
• Support a Magnet-designated hospital and fully accredited Chest Pain Center
• Participate in care protocols recognized by The Joint Commission for excellence in heart attack, pneumonia, surgical care, and orthopedic surgeries

Additional Information

• Must have a valid Virginia medical license and DEA at the time of credentialing
• ABEM or ABEOM certification required; BE/BC within seven years of residency completion
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required
• History of taking ATLS is necessary; if not Emergency Medicine boarded, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS are required

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.