Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Tazewell, TN

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About The Position

Tazewell, TN Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for a locum tenens opportunity in Tazewell, TN. This position offers long-term coverage, flexible scheduling, and competitive compensation in a community-based emergency department with limited subspecialty backup.

Opportunity Details:

• Location: Tazewell, TN
• Contract Type: Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Schedule:
  • Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Night Shift: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM
• Minimum Commitment: 24-30 shifts per month
• Practice Setting: Physician-led Emergency Department
• Facility Details:
  • Annual Volume: 37 patients per day
  • 21 ED Beds
  • No Trauma Designation
  • Limited Subspecialty Backup: General Surgery & Orthopedics
  • No APC Coverage
• EMR System: MedHost
• Scribe Coverage: None
• Travel & Lodging: Provided

Patient Load & Flow:

• Patients Per Hour: 1.6

Procedures & Responsibilities:

• Required Procedures: General EM procedures, including Intubation, Chest Tubes, and Central Lines
• Code Response:
  • Hospital Medicine (HM) responds first
  • After 5 PM, the EM physician is responsible for code response
• Admitting Orders: Handled by HM provider except from 2:30 AM – 6 AM, when ED physicians are responsible
• From 2 AM – 7 AM, the EM physician is responsible for floor calls and codes due to the small HM program

Provider Requirements:

• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Licensure: Active & Unrestricted TN State License & DEA
• Required Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (No grace period or lapse in certification allowed)

Benefits & Support:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• AAA Malpractice Coverage
• Dedicated Credentialing Assistance

This is an excellent opportunity for Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking a stable, high-responsibility role in a community hospital with flexible scheduling.

Apply today and experience the Rhino Medical difference!

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.