Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in West Virginia, starting Feb 2, 2026. This role offers multiple 12-hour shifts across day and night rotations, Wednesday through Tuesday. Physicians will provide comprehensive emergency care in a dynamic department setting, supporting patient stabilization and transfer as needed.

Job Details

• Location: West Virginia
• Start Date: Feb 2, 2026
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule: 7a-7p, 8a-8p, 9a-9p, 10a-10p, 12p-8p, 7p-7a; Wednesday-Tuesday

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide evaluation, emergent treatment, and management for life- and limb-threatening conditions, resuscitation, stabilization, triage, diagnosis, and disposition
• Deliver initial and emergent care for minor wound care, respiratory, gastrointestinal, burns, musculoskeletal trauma, dermatological, ENT, eye, and urological issues
• Perform minor procedures such as local infiltration anesthesia, incision and drainage, simple laceration repair, nail trephination, electro-coagulation, nasal cautery, gastric lavage, bladder catheterization, peripheral venous line insertion, and spinal immobilization
• Manage abdominal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hematopoietic, endocrine, metabolic, nutritional, head/neck, musculoskeletal, nervous system, psychiatric, respiratory, renal/urologic, and OB/GYN emergencies
• Conduct major procedures in the emergency department, including central venous and arterial catheter placement, chest tube or needle thoracostomy, peritoneal lavage, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, proctoscopy/anoscopy, pericardiocentesis, fracture and dislocation reduction, arthrocentesis, regional anesthesia, procedural sedation, temporary pacemaker placement, and cricothyroidotomy
• Suture minor lacerations
• Stabilize and transfer patients requiring a higher level of care

Additional Information

• Must be board certified in Emergency Medicine
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• Must provide 2 years of case logs for intubation and central lines
• Start date is dependent on credentialing timeframe

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.