Emergency Medicine MD needed at a Freestanding facility near Leesburg, FL
Position specific questions
- Do we have a PAWS request and approval for this need?
- Reason for the need? Staffing shortage
- When would the provider need to start ? ASAP
- Duration of need? Until further notice. Anticipate 1-2 years
- What s the schedule? On-site, call coverage, weekends, nights- Call/Rotation schedule? NO CALL
Candidate Parameters
- Any specific fellowships/ certifications/ procedures/ competencies we are looking for? EM Board Eligible after successful completion of accredited Residency or FM/IM with 3 years of Experience (for FSEDs only)
Credentialing questions:
- Will emergency privileges be an option? Yes
Hospital/unit questions
Number of beds? Ocala- 31, WM- 28
- Census? Variable based on location and shift
- How many patients are they rounding on per day? NA
- How many daily admissions? NA
- Trauma center? Types of cases? Acuity?
- Ocala is a Level 2 (ACS Level 1) Trauma Center
- What does the support staff look like? APP coverage based on location and shift
- How will follow up cases be handled? (when applicable- inpatient or outpatient)
Credentialing questions
- Will we do emergency privs or temps? Yes
- Orientation done on first day of assignment or prior? Morning of 1 st Shadow shift
Specialty Specific Questions:
Emergency Medicine
- What are the shift times?- Most 7a-7p and 7p-7a at all sites, There are two 8 hour shifts available per day.
What procedures are required?
- Proficiency in all emergency care procedures is required (Central Access, Arterial Line, Lumbar Puncture, Intubation, Pacing, Orthopedic stabilization, etc.)
- What does the support staff include? APP coverage depending on shift and time of day. EM residency program. APP training program as well.
- What is the average patient census? Depends on location. Most FSEDs are 2 patients per hour. Main sites are more variable.
- What are the most common cases the locum will see? FSEDs- Vertical 3 patients and Level 4/5 patients. Ocala/ WM- Mainly Vertical 3 patients (abdominal pain, chest pain, etc.). They are unlikely to work in the Main (high acuity) section of these facilities unless they specifically request.
- How many EM physicians are typically on staff per shift? FSED 1, Ocala/WM 2
- 1250 referral bonus received for any referral who works 30 days.
- $Competitive Hourly pay housing travel A rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage included
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