Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens in Clinton, North Carolina

Emergency medicine physician locum tenens opportunity in Clinton, NC, offering a focused three-week schedule and community hospital care.

Join a short-term locum tenens opportunity in Clinton, North Carolina, providing essential emergency care in a community hospital setting. Clinton offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in Sampson County, with convenient access to the broader eastern North Carolina region. This role is ideal for an emergency medicine physician who values focused clinical practice, supportive specialty resources, and a manageable three-week schedule.

Emergency Medicine Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Position Type: Locum tenens physician
• Location: Clinton, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,480-$7,670
• Start Date: December 12, 2026
• End Date: December 30, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 3 weeks
• Schedule: Six scheduled 12-hour shifts
• Scheduled Shifts: December 12, 19, 20, 23, and 29 from 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; December 26 from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Patient Volume: Approximately 90-100 patients per day; physicians typically see 18-20 patients per 12-hour shift
• Annual Emergency Department Volume: Approximately 32,000 visits
• Department: 22-bed Emergency Department with an open ICU
• EMR: Meditech 6.1
• Coverage Model: Solo emergency physician coverage with two advanced practice providers in split coverage

Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements

• Medical degree and eligibility to practice as a physician
• At least 1 year of emergency medicine experience
• Board certification is required
• NC Medicaid credentialing and active PECOS enrollment are required before placement
• Ability to manage a broad range of emergency presentations in an independent clinical setting
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills

Emergency Medicine Physician Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medicine evaluation and treatment during scheduled 12-hour shifts
• Deliver standard solo emergency department coverage while collaborating with two advanced practice providers
• Assess, stabilize, diagnose, and disposition patients across a broad range of acuity levels
• Coordinate care with available anesthesia, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and radiology services
• Manage patient flow efficiently in a department averaging 90-100 daily patient visits
• Complete timely documentation and orders in Meditech 6.1
• Collaborate with nursing, advanced practice, and specialty teams to promote safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this North Carolina emergency medicine locum tenens opportunity in Clinton.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.