Locum Emergency Medicine Physician - Level III Trauma

Society of Critical Care Medicine; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for a locum tenens assignment at a Level III trauma center in South Carolina. The clinician will provide on-site coverage across day, night, and 24-hour shifts, with a workload of high-acuity ED presentations and a five-physician team including one APP for triage.

Prescriptive authority is required and BC/BE ABEM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Emergency Medicine (BC/BE ABEM) or equivalent
• Prescriptive authority required

Responsibilities

• Provide ED coverage during day, night and 24-hour shifts
• Evaluate and manage ED presentations for all ages
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Skills

Emergency medicine

Prescriptive authority

Education

Board certification in Emergency Medicine (BC/BE ABEM)

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-219872-MD-SC
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:October - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift;24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:ER
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This 200-bed facility operates as a Level III trauma center, providing emergency medical services to the regional patient population in South Carolina. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support quality emergency care delivery across day, night, and 24-hour shift coverage periods. Infrastructure is in place to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during assigned shifts.

About the Facility Location

South Carolina offers a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, year-round cultural activities, and community events. Clinicians on assignment will find access to diverse dining, local arts, and seasonal activities throughout the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide clinical coverage during day, night, and 24-hour shifts at this on-site Level III trauma center emergency department in South Carolina. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across all age groups while maintaining accurate clinical documentation throughout each assigned shift. Coverage is provided alongside 4 other physicians and 1 APP who assists with triage. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment, and prescriptive authority is required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:55k annual volume, ~1.5 pph
• Support Staff:on shift with 4 other physicians, APP for triage.
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule:24 hour shifts in the ED
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:Day shift, night shift, and 24-hour shifts
• CertificationsRequired:BC or BE ABEM; prescriptive authority required

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