Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Coverage at Facility in Mississippi

LocumTenens.com; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to provide locum tenens coverage at a community hospital in Mississippi. The role covers day and night shifts in the on-site emergency department, evaluating and treating a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries across all ages.

The assignment handles about 17,400 annual ED visits with roughly 8 shifts per month. Prescriptive authority is required; board certification is negotiable, and there is no call responsibility.

Qualifications

• Prescriptive authority required.
• Board certification negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens coverage during day and night shifts in the on-site ED, evaluating and treating patients across all ages.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225875-MD-MS
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:02/10/2027 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:ER
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This community-based hospital provides comprehensive medical services, including emergency care and inpatient and outpatient treatment, to patients throughout the surrounding county and neighboring communities. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support quality emergency care delivery. Infrastructure is in place to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during assigned coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural and entertainment attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and the Mississippi State Capitol. Recurring events such as the Dixie National Rodeo and rotating art and science exhibitions at local museums provide diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during day and night shifts at this on-site community hospital emergency department, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients presenting with a variety of acute illnesses and injuries across all age groups. The department receives approximately 17,400 annual visits, and clinicians are anticipated to provide approximately 8 shifts per month. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment. No call responsibilities are associated with this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Approximately 17,400 annual ED visits; approximately 8 shifts per month
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:Day shift and night shift
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification negotiable; prescriptive authority required

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details