Emergency Medicine Physician

adelphimedicalstaffing; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

adelphimedicalstaffing is seeking a physician specialized in Emergency Medicine for locum tenens coverage at a Meridian, Mississippi ED. The role includes providing comprehensive ED care, supervising NPs/PAs, and performing moderate sedation as needed.

Candidates must have BC/BE in EM or related fields, active MS license with DEA, and meet CME, case log, and moonlighting requirements for the past two years.

Qualifications

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
• Licenses: Active unrestricted MS medical license, DEA with MS address (Schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5)
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CSR (if required by state)
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLAS, PALS (if not board certified in EM or EM trained)
• Experience: Completion of 3-year residency in EM, FM, or IM with moonlighting approval; 2,000+ contact hours in ED or acute care within last 2 years
• Other Qualifications: Proof of 40 CME hours over past 2 years; case logs for past 2 years; supervising NP/PA experience

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
• Supervise and serve as backup physician for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Perform moderate sedation procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies.
• Collaborate with emergency department staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Moonlighting approval

Supervisory experience

Education

Residency completed in EM/FМ/IM

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: H-MD-131484

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Meridian, Mississippi

Coverage Period: Sep 05, 2026 - Ongoing

Reason for Coverage: Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Moderate Sedation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine

Licenses: Active unrestricted MS medical license, DEA with MS address (Schedules 2,2N,3,3N,4,5)

DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CSR (if required by state)

Certifications: ACLS, ATLAS, PALS (if not board certified in EM or EM trained)

Experience: Completion of 3-year residency in EM, FM, or IM with moonlighting approval; 2,000+ contact hours in ED or acute care within last 2 years

Other Qualifications: Proof of 40 CME hours over past 2 years; case logs for past 2 years; supervising NP/PA experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.

Supervise and serve as backup physician for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Perform moderate sedation procedures as needed.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies.

Collaborate with emergency department staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.