Emergency Medicine Physician – Tennessee

Overview

Frontera is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician in Tennessee for an urgent locum tenens assignment at a rural 25-bed hospital. This opportunity is ideal for a board-certified or board-eligible emergency medicine physician who is comfortable working independently as the sole ER provider.

The facility is looking for immediate coverage due to ongoing gaps in its medical group’s schedule. The initial assignment is two weeks, with the opportunity to extend, and the schedule is flexible around 12- or 24-hour coverage.

Position Details

• Location: Rural area in Tennessee
• Facility: 25-bed hospital without an ICU
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• Start Date: September 9, 2026
• Assignment Length: 2 weeks through September 23, 2026; open to extension
• Schedule: 12- or 24-hour coverage preferred; 8-hour coverage accepted as a last resort
• Shift Options: 7a–7p, 7p–7a, 7a–7a, or 7p–7p; flexible
• Annual ER Volume: Approximately 7,000–8,000 visits
• Daily ER Volume: Approximately 20–25 patients
• Admission Rate: 6%
• Transfer Rate: 10%
• EMR: TruBridge CPSI
• Pay: $300–$380/hr + covered expenses

The physician will be the sole provider in the ER, with 24-hour nursing coverage. One hospitalist covers inpatient care and call, with one APP hospitalist available for support. Major trauma and extreme emergency cases are stabilized and transferred out.

Benefits / Coverage

• Lodging provided, with the option of a hotel through the facility’s corporate discount or staying at the hospital in an on-call room or open private patient room.
• Flights, mileage, or rental car expenses are covered.
• Temporary privileges are available.
• Credentialing can be completed in approximately 1–2 days, with potential for same-day temporary privileges for a next-day start.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency department coverage as the sole ER provider.
• Evaluate and treat approximately 20–25 patients per day.
• Manage lacerations, intubations, stroke and heart attack cases, and upper respiratory conditions.
• Stabilize and transfer trauma and extreme emergency cases.
• Manage rare emergency births when needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Tennessee state license required.
• MD/DO in Emergency Medicine.
• Completed residency at an accredited ACGME/AOA Emergency Medicine program.
• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and DEA.
• Disclosed malpractice history.
• Case logs and references.

Preferred:

• CSR preferred, but not required.
• Minimal to no malpractice limitations.

New graduates are not accepted for this assignment.

What to Expect Working With Frontera

You’ll have a responsive, dedicated recruiter throughout the assignment. Frontera keeps communication clear, supports the credentialing process, and stays involved from initial screening through the start of your assignment.

Application Process

• Submit your application online.
• If aligned, a recruiter contacts you for an initial screening.
• Your profile is presented directly to the facility.
• You interview with the Medical Director and Interim CMO/Operations Director by phone or Teams.
• Credentialing begins upon mutual agreement.
• Start date is confirmed once cleared.