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Concord Physicians Solutions

DC · On-site

Temporary privileges available Schedule * Day shifts * Swing shifts * Night shifts * Flexible scheduling Practice Setting * Hospital Emergency Department * Physician coverage * APP support onsite ...

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Infographic showing various Temporary Physician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 5% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $233,521 per year, or $112.3 per hour.

Emergency Medicine Physician

Concord Physicians Solutions

DC • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

We are seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians for a locum opportunity beginning September 2026. This assignment offers flexible day, swing, and night shifts with temporary privileges available for qualified candidates.

Assignment Details

  • Start Date: September 2026
  • Initial assignment: days
  • Ongoing coverage potential
  • Temporary privileges available

Schedule

  • Day shifts
  • Swing shifts
  • Night shifts
  • Flexible scheduling

Practice Setting

  • Hospital Emergency Department
  • Physician coverage
  • APP support onsite

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat emergency department patients
  • Manage a broad range of emergency presentations
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary emergency medicine team
  • Provide high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine residency required
  • Active Washington, DC medical license
  • Active DEA
  • Active DC Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
  • AHA life support certifications required
  • ACLS not required if Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Credentialing

  • Temporary privileges available
  • DC license may be in process during credentialing

Ideal Candidate

Emergency Medicine physicians with an active DC license seeking flexible shift coverage in a hospital-based emergency department with fast credentialing opportunities.

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