Emergency Medicine Physician

adelphimedicalstaffing; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for locum tenens coverage in Whiteville, NC. The 12-bed ED operates with 24-hour physician coverage and NP/PA support; shifts vary and include days and nights, starting June 5, 2026 and continuing ongoing.

Cerner EMR is used for documentation. Requirements include an active NC license, BC/BE in EM, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine, NC DEA, and ACLS/PALS/ATLS (if not ABEM).

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
• Active NC license required.
• Active NC DEA license required.
• ACLS, PALS, ATLS required (if not ABEM).
• Recent graduates accepted.
• Comfort with full-scope ED privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency department care for all patient presentations.
• Manage patient care independently during shifts.
• Collaborate with NP/PA support staff.
• Coordinate care with available specialty services.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR.

Education

Board certified (or BE) in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

Active NC medical license

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Whiteville, NC
• Service Setting: Emergency Department (Hospital)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: June 5, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Variable shifts including days and nights

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 24,000 annual visits
• Admissions: Included
• Phone Consults: Included
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 12 ED beds (5 fast track)
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Limited subspecialty support
• Support Staff Available: 24-hour physician coverage with 20–24 hours NP/PA coverage
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: TBD

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• General emergency medicine procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active NC license required
• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• DEA: Active NC DEA required
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS required (if not ABEM)
• Experience: Recent graduates accepted
• Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable with full-scope ED privileges

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency department care for all patient presentations
• Manage patient care independently during shifts
• Collaborate with NP/PA support staff
• Coordinate care with available specialty services
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR