Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM)
Location: Lafayette, IN
Job Type: Locums
Company: Optigy Group
Salary: 0
Category: Physician
Job Description Apply Now
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM) opportunities are now available for dedicated healthcare professionals seeking locum tenens positions. This role is designed for board-certified physicians specializing in emergency medicine, with options for those holding ABEM certification or ABIM/ABFM credentials combined with substantial emergency department experience. As an Emergency Medicine Physician, you will play a critical role in acute care delivery, ensuring patients receive rapid, high-quality treatment in a community hospital environment. This position offers a dynamic and supportive team, modern facilities, and the chance to serve a high-volume emergency department while advancing your career in a collaborative setting.
The Emergency Medicine Physician position is currently open for immediate start and ongoing coverage. Candidates will manage a variety of acute cases across 33 emergency department beds and three triage rooms, within a Level 3 trauma center. The hospital is equipped with advanced trauma capabilities and includes 13 cardiac-monitor beds, supporting the comprehensive care required for a diverse patient population. With an annual patient volume of approximately 50,000, the role promises ongoing professional engagement and development in a fast-paced environment.
Physicians in this role will utilize the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system and perform all standard emergency room procedures. The hospital’s multidisciplinary care team includes medical assistants (MA), registered nurses (RN), nurse practitioners (NP), and physician assistants (PA). Multiple specialty backups are available, ensuring comprehensive patient support and multidisciplinary collaboration. The setting fosters seamless care transitions and provides ample resources for efficient diagnosis, treatment, and patient management.
Applicants must hold an active state medical license and DEA license, or be willing to obtain one. Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required. Onboarding is expedited, enabling new team members to begin contributing as soon as possible. The facility covers travel expenses, ensuring a smooth transition for locum tenens providers. If you are an experienced physician ready for an impactful, flexible opportunity in emergency medicine, this position offers the chance to make a difference while working with a highly skilled and dedicated team.
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM) - Summary- Locum tenens opportunity for board-certified Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Immediate and ongoing coverage needs
- Community hospital with advanced trauma and cardiac care capabilities
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
- Provide acute care in a high-volume emergency department
- Perform all standard emergency room procedures
- Work collaboratively with MAs, RNs, NPs, and PAs
- Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and patient management
- Ensure high-quality, timely care for all patients
- Collaborate with specialty backup teams as needed
- Travel expenses covered by the facility
- Expedited onboarding process for timely start
- Competitive compensation for locum tenens assignments
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or Internal Medicine/Family Medicine with 5+ years of ER experience
- Active state medical license
- Active DEA license or willingness to obtain
- Current ACLS and PALS certifications
- Experience with acute care and standard ER procedures
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)
- Experienced in emergency medicine and trauma care
- Comfortable working in a busy, high-acuity setting
- Strong collaborative and communication skills
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing patient needs
- Committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes
- Position based in a community hospital with a Level 3 trauma center
- Annual ED census of 50,000 patients
- Advanced trauma and cardiac monitoring capabilities on site
- Opportunity to join a dedicated and professional medical team
- Great chance to contribute to quality emergency care in a supportive setting
- Positive work environment in a region known for its welcoming community
If you are ready to take the next step in your emergency medicine career as an Emergency Medicine Physician (EM, ABEM), apply now by clicking the job application button to join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to making a difference in patient lives.