Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-134268
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Ashland, Ohio
• Facility: OhioHealth Emergency Care-Ashland
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Aug 27, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts only
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: ~22 patients per day
• Case Mix: Freestanding Emergency Department, stabilize and transfer

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 8 treatment rooms + 1 resuscitation room
• Trauma Level: N/A (Freestanding ED)
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Onsite Imaging (CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound) and Lab; transfer for higher level of care
• Support Staff Available: Nursing and technical staff

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Stabilization and management of emergent conditions
• Interpretation of diagnostic imaging (CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound)
• Management of acute medical and surgical emergencies
• Patient transfer coordination for higher level of care

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM), Family Medicine (ABFM), Internal Medicine (ABIM), or Surgery (ABMS/AOA recognized board)
• Licenses: Active Unrestricted Ohio Medical License, Active DEA
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA required
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, and PALS (as applicable based on board certification) required
• Experience: Residency trained in EM, IM, FM, or Surgery required
• Other Qualifications: Seasonal Flu vaccination and QuantiFERON testing required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical coverage during 24-hour shifts in a freestanding emergency department.
• Evaluate, stabilize, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute medical and surgical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including lab work, CT, X-Ray, and Ultrasound.
• Coordinate patient transfers to higher-level care facilities when necessary.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records within the Epic EMR system.