An established healthcare facility in Frankfort, KY, isseeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician for a one-year assignment, withan immediate start available. Due to multiple full-time vacancies, the facilityis seeking qualified physicians to provide emergency department coverage on arotational schedule.
Non-ABEM physicians with emergency medicine experiencewill be considered at the regular rate. Schedule - Rotational schedule
- No call responsibilities
- Immediate start preferred
- One-year assignment
FacilityDetails - Hospital Size: 173 beds
- Average Census: 85
Responsibilities - Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with emergency medical conditions.
- Provide timely, high-quality emergency care for acute illnesses and injuries.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Perform emergency procedures as indicated.
- Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and follow established clinical protocols.
Requirements& Certifications - Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
- ABEM certification is not required for physicians with emergency medicine experience; non-ABEM candidates are accepted at the regular rate.
- ATLS:
- ABEM-certified physicians must provide proof of having taken ATLS at least once.
- Physicians who are not board-certified must have current ATLS certification.
- ACLS: Current ACLS certification required, or the physician may complete an annual test provided by the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
- PALS: Required.
- Ability to work a rotational schedule.
- Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills.
Credentialing& Privileging - Temporary privileges may be available for physicians with clean credentialing files, subject to facility approval.
- Non-ABEM candidates must complete an in-person interview required by the MSO before privileges can be granted.
OpportunityHighlights - Immediate need due to four open full-time positions.
- One-year locums assignment.
- Rotational scheduling with no call responsibilities.
- Consideration for non-ABEM physicians with emergency medicine experience at the regular rate.
- Potential for temporary privileges for candidates with clean credentialing files.
