Emergency Medicine Physician (EM)
Location: Low Moor, VA
Company: Optigy
Category: Emergency Medicine
Job Description Apply Now
Optigy is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) for a locum tenens, full-time, onsite opportunity in Low Moor, Virginia. This role is ideal for a board-certified or board-eligible physician passionate about providing high-quality emergency care in a collaborative hospital environment. The position involves working 12-hour shifts with 24/7 physician coverage, supporting a facility that sees an annual emergency department volume of approximately 14,000 visits and maintains around 70 inpatient beds. Physicians in this role are essential to delivering timely, compassionate emergency care and ensuring patient outcomes are optimized. This opportunity offers a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere and the chance to work with a dedicated clinical team.
Low Moor, Virginia, is known for its welcoming community and scenic surroundings, making it a fantastic location for those who enjoy a balanced lifestyle alongside a rewarding medical career. As a member of the Optigy team, you will benefit from a flexible schedule, a supportive medical staff, and a strong organizational mission centered on patient safety and care excellence. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a new locum tenens opportunity in the region, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button below.
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) - Summary- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a busy, well-supported hospital environment.
- Work 12-hour shifts as part of a team delivering 24/7 physician coverage, including days, nights, and weekends.
- Support an emergency department with approximately 14,000 annual visits and 70 inpatient beds.
- Contribute to a collaborative and patient-focused clinical team.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and urgent conditions in patients of all ages presenting to the emergency department.
- Stabilize patients and coordinate care for critical illnesses or trauma in accordance with hospital policies.
- Perform medical procedures consistent with board certification, training, and hospital privileges.
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary care providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Complete necessary documentation and maintain accurate, thorough medical records for all encounters.
- Participate in daily operations of the emergency department, including shift handovers and interdisciplinary meetings.
- Adhere to established protocols for patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuing education and compliance with licensure and certification requirements.
- Competitive hourly compensation for locum tenens positions.
- Paid overtime for hours worked beyond 12 hours in a shift and after 168 hours in a week.
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for day, night, and weekend shifts.
- Onsite work environment with support from administrative and clinical staff.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-centered facility.
- Active Virginia medical license and DEA registration required (no exceptions; clean credentialing files only).
- Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine preferred (ABEM or AOBEM); IM/FP with strong emergency department experience considered.
- Must achieve board certification within 7 years of residency completion if board eligible.
- History of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required; if not EM-boarded, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification also required.
- Willingness and ability to work all shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
- Moonlighting residents are not accepted for this opportunity.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Brings demonstrated experience in emergency medicine with a commitment to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.
- Maintains up-to-date certifications and licensure as required for emergency medicine practice in Virginia.
- Possesses flexibility to adapt to various shift schedules and patient volumes.
- Works effectively in high-pressure situations and remains calm and focused during emergencies.
- Collaborates well with multidisciplinary teams and exhibits strong interpersonal skills.
- No trauma-level designation; emergency department is supported but does not provide trauma center services.
- ED scribes are not provided; physicians are responsible for their own documentation.
- Flexible shift scheduling; no on-call duties required.
- Position is available starting October 1, 2025, for coverage needs.
- The company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you are a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician (EM) seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in Low Moor, Virginia, we encourage you to take the next step in your career. Apply now by clicking the job application button and join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional emergency care.