Emergency Medicine Physician
Integrity Locums
Not Specified, KY, USA
Not Specified, KY, USA
- Healthcare
- emergency medicine
- inpatient care
- clinical procedures
An Emergency Medicine Physician provides 24/7 inpatient care across three hospital sites, managing an average of 15-18 patients per day in a high-volume emergency department. The role involves performing critical emergency procedures and collaborating with specialists for patient admissions. Board certification and specific medical credentials are required, along with the ability to work extended shifts and maintain clear professional and legal standards.
Coverage Needed
- Jun 1, 2024 - ongoing
- Estimated shifts/month: 28 (across 3 facilities)
Schedule
- 6a - 3p
- 2p - 11p
- 10p - 7a
- Cover 3 sites
Clinical Details
- 100% inpatient
- Average number of patients per physician per day: 15-18
- Average patients per hour: 2
- Hospitalist admits patients with the specialist as a consult
- Number of ER rooms: 17
- Number of hospital beds: 81
- Annual volume: 25,000
Requirements
- Board Certified / Board Eligible
- Not accepting Board Certified IM
- Will accept ABFM boards
- If ABEM certified only NIHSS is required
- If FM boarded then ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and BLS are required also
- DEA
- Active KY License or IMLC
- Minimum # years experience: 2
- CSR
- Can cover 5-7 day stretches at a time - Preferred
- Clear background with no malpractice - Preferred
- Must be able to do the following procedures with supporting logs: Breast Cyst Aspiration, Central Venous pressure catheterization, Endotracheal intubation (20 cases for past 24 months), Lumbar Puncture, Nasal Hemostatic Packing-Placement of Anterior & Posterior, Paracentesis, Suprapubic Bladder Aspiration, Thoracentesis & moderate sedation
Support Staff
- Single physician coverage w/ APP support 12 hours
EMR
- Epic




