Emergency Medicine Physician

Medstaff National Medical Staffing; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical staffing company is seeking a Physician specialized in Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens position in Kentucky. The role involves working 12-hour shifts in a busy Emergency Department with significant patient volume. Candidates must hold an active Kentucky medical license and be board certified or eligible in relevant specialties. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Prefer non-ER trained physicians to have at least 1-year of ER experience.
• Temporary privileges available for clean files.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department with 12-hour shifts.
• Respond to floor codes and provide APP support.
• Handle an average of 35.6 visits per day.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

ACLS

BLS

PALS

ATLS

Education

Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine

Active Kentucky medical license

KY DEA

Job description

Opening: Physician
Specialty: Emergency Medicine (IM, FM, EM)
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Facility: ED
Location: Kentucky
Start Date: ASAP, pending approved privileges, 30-60 days privileging timeframe
Length: 6+ months
Hours: 7am - 7pm, 7pm - 7am (12 hour shifts)

Details:
Annual ED visits 13,012
Average of 35.6 visits per day
15.6% Admission rate, 4-5% transfer
96 licensed beds, with 46 in operation
12 ED beds
7 Open ICU beds (No Intensivists, Hicuity Tele-ICU capability)
ED will respond to floor codes
APP support 7a-7p and 7p-7a, No scribes
EMR used is Meditech, Expanse

Credentials: Active Kentucky medical license. KY DEA. Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Prefer non-ER trained physicians to have at least 1-year of ER experience. ACLS, BLS, PALS and ATLS required. ATLS not required if ABEM certified. Temporary privileges available for clean files.

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