Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Job Description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Emergency MedicinePhysician for a 3-month locum tenens assignment at a Critical Access Hospitalin a rural island community. This opportunity is ideal for an emergencyphysician comfortable practicing in a community-based setting with limitedon-site specialty support. The physician will provide overnight emergencydepartment coverage for patients of all ages, including pediatric patients.

Compensation: $240 - $250 Per Hour

Schedule & Practice Details

· Shift Hours: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

· ShiftCommitment: Approximately 10–13 shifts per month

· AssignmentDuration: 3 months

· PracticeSetting: Critical Access Hospital

· EmergencyDepartment Beds: 25

· Annual EDVolume: Approximately 13,000 visits

· AverageDaily Census: 20–24 patients

· PatientVolume: Approximately 2.5–3 patients per hour

· PatientPopulation: All ages, with approximately 14% pediatricvolume

· EMR: Epic

· SpecialtySupport: Limited on-site specialty coverage

Responsibilities

· Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patientspresenting with a broad range of emergency conditions and injuries.

· Provide emergency care to adult and pediatricpatients.

· Stabilize patients and determine appropriatetreatment, disposition, transfers, or admissions.

· Practice independently within the scope ofemergency medicine in a community hospital setting with limited on-sitespecialty support.

· Collaborate with nursing staff and availablehealthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation inEpic.

Requirements

· Board certification in EmergencyMedicine required.

· Internal Medicine and Family Practicephysicians are not eligible.

· Active Massachusetts medical licenserequired.

· Active ACLS certification required.

· Massachusetts DEA registration required.

· Minimum of 1 year of experience required.

· Prior experience in a rural or CriticalAccess Hospital setting preferred.