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.
