Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care in Tucson, AZ

Adelphi Locums; Arizona; On-site; USD 228,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel coverage

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Adelphi Locums seeks a Board Certified Critical Care Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Tucson, AZ. Night coverage from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM in the inpatient ICU, with 15–20 patients/day, Epic EMR, and a collaborative team.

Requirements include AZ license or IMLC, Board Certification in Critical Care, BLS/ACLS/ABLS, and willingness to start ASAP. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered; competitive weekly pay is offered.

Job description

Doctor of Medicine | Critical Care Location: Tucson, AZ Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-07558
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Critical Care Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Night shift, 5:30 PM - 5:30 AM
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-20 patients/day
• Rounding: Unassigned Patients

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: RNs: 2-8, PA/NPs: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • Ventilation Management
  • Invasive (ETT, NT, Tracheostomy)
  • Non-invasive (BiPAP, CPAP)
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Bronchoscopy
  • W/bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL)
  • Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
  • Insertion of Central line
  • Insertion of Arterial line
  • Insertion of PA catheter
  • ICP evaluation and management
  • Dialysis catheter placement
  • Diagnostic/therapeutic taps
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Paracentesis

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified
• Licenses: Active AZ license or IMLC (Universal License)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ABLS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and provide advanced respiratory support for critically ill patients.
• Perform invasive procedures including central line placement, arterial line insertion, chest tube insertion, and bronchoscopy with BAL.
• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues, including hemodynamic monitoring with PA catheter.
• Conduct daily rounds on unassigned patients, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and respond to rapid response calls.
• Provide nighttime ICU coverage, including admissions, diagnostic/therapeutic taps, and lumbar punctures.