Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Athens, OH
Job Description
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
LocumJobsOnline 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.
Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.
About Rhino Medical
At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.
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