Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Id: H-MD-136531
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
• Coverage Period: Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts
• Number of Positions: 1.5 to 2
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 87 patients per day
• Case Mix: General ED cases including trauma, orthopedics, pediatrics, etc.

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: 19 ED Beds
• Trauma Level: N/A (transfers major trauma)
• EMR System: Meditech
• Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist, Nephrology, Ortho, Peds, Podiatry, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Radiology, Surgery, TelePsych, TeleNeuro, Trauma
• Support Staff Available: Physicians, APPs, RNs

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Job Requirements

• Board: ABEM or Board Eligible
• Licenses: Active unrestricted VA Medical License

DEA / CDS

• Active DEA with VA address, schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS (if not board certified)
• Experience: Residency completion

Other Qualifications

Flu vaccine, Case Logs for past 2 years, CME documentation, Sedation Quiz

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages.
• Manage acute medical and trauma emergencies, including resuscitation and stabilization.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and nursing staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Perform emergency procedures such as conscious sedation, intubations, central line placement, and wound management.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records using Meditech EMR system.