Emergency Medicine Physician

Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Travel / Locum Tenens 1099

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for a locums assignment in West Virginia. This is a stable, predictable Emergency Department environment serving an adult-only federal patient population, offering full-scope Emergency Medicine without billing pressure or RVU requirements.

This opportunity is well-suited for physicians who value mission-driven care, consistent clinical expectations, and a lower medico-legal risk practice setting.

Practice Setting

• 24/7 Emergency Department coverage


• Adult patients only


• Joint Commission accredited ED


• Clinical care aligned with ACEP and AAEM guidelines


• Admissions and transfers managed within an established federal system

Physician-Friendly Highlights

• No RVUs, no collections, no billing responsibilities


• No trauma center activation burden typical of Level I/II civilian EDs


• Predictable workflow with consistent staffing expectations

Schedule & Coverage

• 
  Primarily 12-hour shifts
  


• Available shift times include:




• 7a 7p


• 8a 8p


• 9a 9p


• 10a 10p


• 12p 8p


• 7p 7a




• Minimum of one Emergency Medicine physician onsite at all times


• No call required


• Providers must be able to backfill absences within 2 hours if a scheduled physician cannot complete a shift

Scope of Practice

Physicians will practice full-spectrum Emergency Medicine, including:

• Medical and trauma resuscitation


• Central lines, chest tubes, intubation, cardioversion


• Moderate and deep procedural sedation


• Fracture and dislocation reduction


• Psychiatric emergencies


• Stabilization and transfer of higher-acuity cases

Approximately 95% direct patient care and 5% administrative duties (documentation, QA, meetings).

Requirements

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)


• Any unrestricted U.S. state medical license accepted


• DEA required


• ACLS & BLS required


• Ability to meet federal credentialing and privileging standards


• Completion of required annual training modules

Contract Details

• 
  Base term: February 1, 2026 July 31, 2026


• 
  Extension: One additional 6-month option available

Compensation

$200 $240/hour (1099)

• Market-competitive for rural West Virginia


• Fixed hourly rate (no productivity risk)


• Travel and lodging typically covered

Ideal For Physicians Who:

• Prefer predictable clinical flow


• Enjoy caring for Veterans and mission-driven populations


• Want a locums role with lower litigation exposure


• Are comfortable practicing independently