Emergency Medicine Physician

ARC Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 344,000 - 413,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Malpractice coverage included

Independent contractor opportunity

Job summary

ARC Health is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Arizona. The clinician will evaluate and treat patients across all ages in a fast-paced ED, with 12–20 patient visits per shift, and manage obstetric cases when needed.

Requirements include MD/DO, ABEM/ABFM eligibility or certification, active license, DEA, ACLS and PALS (or willingness to obtain). ATLS preferred. Independent contractor with housing provided and full malpractice coverage offered.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Minimum three years of Emergency Department physician experience preferred.
• Active and unrestricted medical license.
• Current DEA registration.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required or willingness to obtain.
• ATLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Comfortable managing emergency obstetric cases in a limited-resource environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Clean NPDB report.
• Successful completion of required background checks and medical screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for patients across all age groups.
• Manage a diverse patient population including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Deliver high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced clinical environment with an average patient volume of 12-20 patients per shift.
• Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Manage varying levels of patient acuity and determine appropriate treatment plans and disposition.
• Provide emergent obstetric care and coordinate transfers for high-risk or complicated cases when necessary.
• Perform medical decision‑making regarding admissions, discharges, observation, and transfers to higher levels of care.
• Utilize diagnostic resources including laboratory testing, imaging, ultrasound, and EKG interpretation.
• Collaborate closely with nurse practitioners, nursing staff, medical assistants, and ancillary personnel to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate ground and air transportation for patients requiring specialty or advanced care services.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and timely documentation within the medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support patient safety efforts.
• Respond effectively to critical care situations and medical emergencies.
• Utilize evidence-based medicine and established clinical protocols when managing patients.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, consultants, and healthcare team members regarding treatment plans and follow-up needs.
• Ensure continuity of care through proper handoff communication and care coordination.
• Adhere to all federal, state, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
• Support a collaborative, patient-centered approach to emergency medicine.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

ACLS

PALS

Obstetric care

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified/Eligible in EM or FM

Tools

DEA registration

Credentialing familiarity

ATLS preferred

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens

• Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for patients across all age groups.
• Manage a diverse patient population including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Deliver high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced clinical environment with an average patient volume of 12-20 patients per shift.
• Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Manage varying levels of patient acuity and determine appropriate treatment plans and disposition.
• Provide emergent obstetric care and coordinate transfers for high-risk or complicated cases when necessary.
• Perform medical decision‑making regarding admissions, discharges, observation, and transfers to higher levels of care.
• Utilize diagnostic resources including laboratory testing, imaging, ultrasound, and EKG interpretation.
• Collaborate closely with nurse practitioners, nursing staff, medical assistants, and ancillary personnel to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate ground and air transportation for patients requiring specialty or advanced care services.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and timely documentation within the medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support patient safety efforts.
• Respond effectively to critical care situations and medical emergencies.
• Utilize evidence-based medicine and established clinical protocols when managing patients.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, consultants, and healthcare team members regarding treatment plans and follow-up needs.
• Ensure continuity of care through proper handoff communication and care coordination.
• Adhere to all federal, state, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
• Support a collaborative, patient-centered approach to emergency medicine.

Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens

• Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for patients across all age groups.
• Manage a diverse patient population including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Deliver high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced clinical environment with an average patient volume of 12-20 patients per shift.
• Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Manage varying levels of patient acuity and determine appropriate treatment plans and disposition.
• Provide emergent obstetric care and coordinate transfers for high-risk or complicated cases when necessary.
• Perform medical decision‑making regarding admissions, discharges, observation, and transfers to higher levels of care.
• Utilize diagnostic resources including laboratory testing, imaging, ultrasound, and EKG interpretation.
• Collaborate closely with nurse practitioners, nursing staff, medical assistants, and ancillary personnel to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate ground and air transportation for patients requiring specialty or advanced care services.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and timely documentation within the medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support patient safety efforts.
• Respond effectively to critical care situations and medical emergencies.
• Utilize evidence-based medicine and established clinical protocols when managing patients.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, consultants, and healthcare team members regarding treatment plans and follow-up needs.
• Ensure continuity of care through proper handoff communication and care coordination.
• Adhere to all federal, state, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
• Support a collaborative, patient-centered approach to emergency medicine.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Minimum three years of Emergency Department physician experience preferred.
• Active and unrestricted medical license.
• Current DEA registration.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required or willingness to obtain.
• ATLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Comfortable managing emergency obstetric cases in a limited‑resource environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Clean NPDB report.
• Successful completion of required background checks and medical screenings.

Schedule

• Locum Tenens Assignment
• Four (4) 12-Hour Shifts
• Compensation
• $250-$300 per hour
• Housing Provided
• Malpractice Coverage Included
• Independent Contractor Opportunity