Emergency Medicine Physician

ARMStaffing; Kentucky; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine Physician for a facility in Boyd County, Kentucky. This role offers the opportunity to work in a new emergency department with competitive compensation. Ideal candidates will have board certification and an active medical license in Kentucky or equivalent credentialing. Candidates should be prepared for varied shifts in a high-volume emergency department setting with comprehensive support.

Benefits

Travel Expenses Covered

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

Qualifications

• Active KY license or IMLC LOQ required.
• ABEM preferred; FM/IM with extensive ED experience (3+ years).
• Must have a minimum of 250 case logs in the last calendar year.

Responsibilities

• Work 12-hour shifts including days and nights, weekends.
• Provide required emergency medicine care in a busy ED.
• Collaborate with specialty backup when needed.

Skills

PALS

ATLS

ACLS

Emergency Medicine

Trauma Care

Education

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Hi there! This is Jason from ProTouch Medical.

We are in search of a Locum Emergency Medicine Physician for Boyd County, Kentucky. The region is located in the Northeastern corner of the State.

The ideal Provider will be Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and either have an active license in Kentucky to practice medicine, or have their IMLC LOQ in-hand.

IMLC LOQ = Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Letter of Qualification.
(If you have not looked into IMLC, it is an absolute door-opener. I highly recommend it!)
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This Client offers competitive compensation for the right candidate.
ProTouch covers all travel expenses & malpractice with tail coverage.

Location: Boyd County, Kentucky

Job Type: Locum / Contract

Duration of Assignment: Ongoing -

Shifts: 12 hours shifts, 7a-7p, 10a-10p, 2p-2a, 7p-7a

Practice Details:

• New ED with 75 exam rooms under construction and opening late 2024-25
• 24-hour Cath Lab
• Scribes work alongside physicians
• Additional 10-bed overflow unit
• No Call
• EMR- Epic
• ED Volume- 65,000
• Specialty Back Up: All specialty backup available, except for Ophthalmology, OMFS, and hand surgery

Requirements:

• Must have PALS, ATLS, ACLS
• ABEM preferred; FM/IM with extensive ED experience including Trauma (at least 3 years with a minimum of 250 case logs in the last calendar year, prior work in level II trauma center or academic center).
• Required to be boarded
• Active KY license or IMLC. (LOQ in-hand.)
• MUST be open to working days and nights including weekends. Site is adding an additional shift and currently down 1 FTE nocturnist.
  

What I need from you to present you for consideration

Stage 1 - "Name-clear" - Have they heard of you or worked with you before?

• One intro phone call to go over job details, field questions and learn more about you.
• Current Up-to-Date CV (including Locums history)
• Provider's Contact Info
• Availability (For interview & 2025 availability on-going.)
• NPI and/or License Number.
  

Stage 2 - "Full-Facility Submission" - Introducing you to the Leadership at the facility.

• All pertinent Licenses & Certifications
• Malpractice and/or Background Documentation (NPD)
• References if Available.
• Scope of Services if Applicable
  
  

You will likely have some questions that remain unanswered. These questions are typically best answered by the client themselves during the interview process. If you remain interested after we review the information I have shared here, our next step is a brief 10-15 min intro phone call to review all job details & field any questions you may have. This is followed by assembling and entering a facility submission on your behalf, so we can introduce you to the Team.

It is important, if interested, to act quickly before the req. closes.

All My Best,
Jason G. Long
ProTouch Medical
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