Locum Tenens Opportunity: Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician Near Phoenix, AZ (ASAP - Ongoing)
We are seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician for a locum tenens opportunity located near Phoenix, AZ. This role is needed ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis. This position is essential for covering a vacancy due to maternity leave while we search for a permanent solution. If you are a skilled physician ready to step into a critical role, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Position Overview:
- Specialty: Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- Profession: Physician
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
- Shift Type: Day Shifts
- Shift Description: Coverage includes scheduled clinical hours without on-call responsibilities.
Practice Details:
- Practice Setting: Inpatient only
- Patient Population: Adult
- Bed Count: 28 beds in the critical care unit
- Patient Load: 4-16 patients per shift
- Rounding: Unassigned patients
Responsibilities:
- Admissions: Required for patients in the critical care unit.
- Clinical Duties: Manage and round on patients, complete all necessary documentation in the EMR system (Epic), and collaborate with the healthcare team.
- Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
Requirements:
- Board Certification: Required (Eligible if board certified in Internal Medicine with a Critical Care Medicine fellowship).
- Certifications: ACLS, ABLS, and BLS certifications are required. ATLS and PALS are not required.
- State License: Active and unrestricted Arizona license is required.
- Credentialing: Estimated at 30 days.
- Background: Must have a clean malpractice history and NPDB report due to the urgency of the need.
Additional Information:
- Temporary Privileges: Available to expedite the start date.
- Facility Certification: Hospital is stroke certified.
- Reimbursement: No reimbursement for licensing costs.
This locum tenens opportunity provides a chance to work in a well-supported critical care environment while covering a critical vacancy near Phoenix, AZ. If you meet the qualifications and are available to start ASAP, we encourage you to apply.
Job ID: j-249471
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