Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Athens, OH

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Athens, OH Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsNetwork is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Athens, Ohio, 45701! Athens, Ohio Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens New Program Startup | Epic EMR | 24-Hour MD & APC Coverage | Ongoing Need Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) for a newly launched Emergency Department program at a community hospital in Athens, Ohio . This is an exciting startup opportunity offering consistent physician coverage, a balanced pace, and a well-supported MD APP staffing model.

This assignment is ideal for physicians who enjoy community-based emergency medicine , value clinical autonomy , and are comfortable working a mix of day and night shifts in a moderate-acuity setting. Opportunity Snapshot Location: Athens, Ohio Contract Type: Locum Tenens Program Status: Newly launched / startup program Start Date: ASAP (credentialing required) Assignment Length: Ongoing Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Providers must be willing to work both days and nights Coverage Model: 24-hour MD coverage 24-hour APP coverage EMR: Epic Emergency Department Overview Annual ED Volume: ~23,000 visits Patients Per Hour: ~1.75 ED Beds: 24 Hospital Beds: 82 Admission Rate: ~14% Transfers: ~7% Pediatrics: ~15% of volume Acuity: Moderate Trauma Designation: None Nearest Trauma Center: ~65–75 miles Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive emergency care across all acuity levels Supervise and collaborate with APCs Manage admissions and place admitting orders Respond to floor codes as required Coordinate transfers when higher-level care is needed Deliver efficient, patient-centered care in a community setting Provider Requirements Board Certification: ABEM, AOBEM, ABIM, or ABFM Must be board certified or become certified within 5 years of residency completion Licensure: Active Ohio medical license Certifications Required: AHA BLS AHA ACLS ATLS (required for all non–EM boarded physicians, including EM board eligible) NRP required for all physicians Experience: Comfortable practicing independently in a moderate-acuity ED Availability: Must be open to both day and night shifts Credentialing Estimated Timeline: ~90 days Privileges: Standard credentialing process required Startup Program: Early applicants have priority consideration Why Physicians Choose This Assignment Brand-new EM program — help shape workflows and culture Balanced patient volume with strong APC support Epic EMR for efficient documentation True community emergency medicine without trauma overload Consistent 24-hour coverage model Stable, ongoing locum opportunity Why Work With Rhino Medical Dedicated Emergency Medicine recruiting specialists White-glove credentialing and onboarding support Competitive locum compensation Malpractice coverage provided Direct access to additional regional and national EM opportunities If you’re an Emergency Medicine physician looking to be part of a new program launch with strong support, manageable volume, and Epic EMR — this Athens, Ohio opportunity is ready for review. Apply today — Rhino Medical will handle the rest.

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