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

Adelphi Locums; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 137,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & lodging provided

Malpractice insurance included

Job summary

Adelphi Locums in Tucson, AZ seeks a Board-Certified Critical Care Physician for locum tenens coverage. Night shift, 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM, inpatient ICU, Epic EMR, staffing of 15-20 patients daily.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, invasive procedures, daily rounds, and nighttime admissions. Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage provided. Start ASAP with competitive weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine.
• Active AZ medical license or IMLC (Universal License).
• BLS, ACLS, ABLS certifications.

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; hemodynamic monitoring with PA catheter.
• Conduct daily rounds on unassigned patients and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Provide nighttime ICU coverage, including admissions and diagnostic/therapeutic taps.

Skills

Ventilator management

Invasive procedures

Critical care expertise

Night shift

Team coordination

Education

MD/DO

Tools

Epic EMR

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.