Emergency Medicine Physician

Medstaff National Medical Staffing; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Physician specializing in Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens position in Kentucky. The role involves working 12-hour shifts in a busy emergency department with a high volume of patients. Candidates must hold an active Kentucky medical license and be board certified or eligible in relevant specialties. This position offers temporary privileges and requires specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Prefer non-ER trained physicians to have at least 1-year of ER experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a busy ED setting.
• Respond to floor codes and manage patient admissions.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

ACLS

BLS

PALS

ATLS

Education

Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine

Active Kentucky medical license

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: 6am - 6pm (12 hour shifts)

Details:
Annual ED visits 11,921
Average of 32 visits per day
1370 Admission rate, 1094 transfer
72 licensed beds
10 ED beds
7 Open ICU beds (No Intensivists, Hicuity Tele-ICU capability)
ED will respond to floor codes
No APP support, No scribes
EMR used is Meditech

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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