Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Blacksburg, VA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Employer: Adelphi Locums

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Blacksburg, VA
• Service Setting: Emergency Department
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 11/21/2025 Open
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a-7p, 2p-10p, 7p-7a; Cross-credentialed shifts at Christiansburg (7a-7p, 7p-7a)
• Coverage Dates: 11/21/2025 Open

Patient Information

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 40,000 annual combined ED volume (including freestanding Christiansburg ED)
• Admissions: Yes
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine presentations

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: 146 hospital beds
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• EMR System: Meditech
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, surgical care teams, and other specialties
• Support Staff Available: 48‑hour physician coverage; 24‑hour NP/PA coverage

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 42 days

Compensation & Benefits

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
• Emergency medicine procedures within scope of practice

Job Requirements

• Licenses: Active VA license required
• Board: ABEM/ABEOM required; BE/BC accepted (must be certified within 7 years)
• DEA: Active DEA required
• Certifications: ATLS required; ACLS and PALS required if not EM boarded
• Experience: Emergency medicine experience required
• Other Qualifications: Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays; cross‑credentialing required at LewisGale Christiansburg

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care at LewisGale Hospital‑Montgomery
• Cover majority of shifts at Montgomery with supplemental shifts at Christiansburg
• Manage a broad ED patient population
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and PAs
• Document all care accurately in Meditech EMR