EM MD/DO - Greenwood, MS

Optigy Group; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Optigy Group is seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine Physician for coverage at UMMC Greenwood Leflore in Greenwood, Mississippi. The role offers 12-hour day and night shifts with no call and a minimum commitment of 5 shifts per month.

Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO with an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency, have at least 2 years of clinical experience, and possess an active Mississippi license and DEA. Board certifications in EM-related boards are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Mississippi medical license
• Active Mississippi DEA with required schedules
• Board certifications: ABEM, ABFM, ABIM, AOBEM, AOBFM, AOBIM
• ACLS – AHA required
• ATLS required
• PALS required
• BLS required unless EM board certified
• APBS/ABPS not accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing emergency medicine coverage in Greenwood, MS
• Work 12-hour day or night shifts
• No call requirement
• Meet minimum commitment of 5 shifts per month
• Complete credentialing file prior to start

Education

MD or DO

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency

2+ years of clinical experience

Job description

Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

UMMC Greenwood Leflore | Greenwood, Mississippi

Start Date: August 2026
Minimum Commitment: 5 shifts/month
Schedule: 6a-6p or 6p-6a
Call: None

UMMC Greenwood Leflore is seeking Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physicians to provide ongoing coverage in Greenwood, Mississippi. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians looking for consistent 12-hour shifts with no call requirement and a minimum commitment of just 5 shifts per month.

Opportunity Highlights

• 12-hour day and night shifts: 6a-6p and 6p-6a

• Minimum 5 shifts/month

• No call

• 24 physician hours/day

• Approximately 17,200 annual ED visits

• Average 47 patients/day

• EM coverage includes 12-hour coverage Mondays and 10-hour coverage Tuesday-Thursday

• Hospital Medicine provides 12-hour coverage daily

Physician Requirements

• MD or DO

• Completed Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency

• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience

• Active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license

• Active Mississippi DEA with required schedules

• Acceptable board certifications:

  • ABEM

  • ABFM

  • ABIM

  • AOBEM

  • AOBFM

  • AOBIM

• ACLS – AHA required

• ATLS required

• PALS required

• BLS required unless EM board certified

• APBS/ABPS not accepted

Credentialing Requirements

Candidates must be prepared to provide a complete credentialing file with no outstanding items, including current CV, medical license, DEA, driver’s license, Social Security card, diploma, residency certificate, board documentation, recent case logs, CME/CEU records, and malpractice coverage history.

Immunization Requirements

• COVID vaccine

• Current flu vaccine

• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer

• MMR: 2 doses or positive titers

• Tdap within 10 years

• Hepatitis B: 3-dose series + positive titer

• TB testing completed within 0-30 days prior to start