Locum Tenens Physician – Emergency Medicine / Family Medicine

Location: Minnesota
Specialty: Emergency Medicine / Family Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Contract Length: 6+ Months, Ongoing

GQR is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine physician for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Minnesota. This position offers flexible scheduling options and the opportunity to provide comprehensive patient care across emergency medicine, inpatient rounding, and occasional outpatient clinic coverage.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a Level III trauma environment, managing patients of all ages, and performing emergency procedures, including intubation.

• Flexible scheduling options:
  • Monday at 8:00 AM – Monday at 8:00 AM
  • Monday at 8:00 AM – Friday at 5:00 PM
• 24-hour shifts or Monday-Friday coverage
• ED call coverage, including scheduled weeknight and weekend call
• Daily hospital rounding from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
• Assignment duration of 6 months or longer

Responsibilities

• Provide primary coverage for the Emergency Department.
• Serve as backup for the outpatient clinic provider as needed during regular clinic hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Perform daily inpatient rounding on approximately 2-3 swing-bed patients.
• Respond to emergency department calls as scheduled.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across all age groups.
• Perform emergency procedures, including intubation when necessary.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.

Practice Environment

• Level III trauma center
• Average ED volume: 3-5 patients per day
• Average clinic volume: Approximately 15 patients per day when providing clinic coverage
• Patient population: All ages, with the majority over age 50
• Support staff includes APPs, physicians, triage nurses, RNs, and LPNs
• EMR: Epic

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications
• DEA registration required
• Proficiency in emergency airway management and intubation
• Ability to provide emergency department coverage, inpatient rounding, and clinic backup as needed
• Comfortable managing patients across a broad range of ages and acuity levels

Travel & Lodging

Travel and lodging assistance is available, including:

• Airfare reimbursement
• Rental car reimbursement
• Lodging reimbursement or stipend options

Specific travel arrangements and reimbursement details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Credentialing timeline: Approximately 30-60 days
• Ongoing coverage need with potential for an extended assignment
• Multiple scheduling options available

Interested in learning more?

Apply today or connect with a GQR recruiter to discuss this locum tenens opportunity, scheduling options, and compensation details.