Scotland Memorial Hospital

ApolloMD; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, NC, seeks an Emergency Medicine physician to help provide 24/7 ED coverage for a 35-bed ED serving about 45,000 patients annually. ABEM or PC certification/eligibility is accepted, with a focus on high-quality patient care and teamwork across specialties.

The role involves coordinating physician and APC coverage, including tele-triage shifts and weekend schedules, within a busy tertiary ED setting.

Qualifications

• Board certification in emergency medicine or eligibility.
• Experience in ED operations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24-hour ED physician coverage.
• Coordinate PA coverage shifts and tele-triage scheduling.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Education

ABEM/PC certification or eligibility

Job description

Scotland Memorial Hospital - Emergency Medicine

Located in Laurinburg, North Carolina, Scotland Memorial Hospital is a 152-bed facility treating 45,000 patients annually in its 35 bed ED. EPIC documentation is utilized, and the department is covered with 24 hours of emergency physician coverage and 36 advanced practice clinician hours. Scotland's ED includes a designated pediatric waiting room to meet the unique needs of young patients and their families.

• ED Beds: 35
• Admission Rate: 19%
• Documentation: Epic
• Physician Daily Coverage: 24 hours
• ABEM or PC accepted
• APC Daily Coverage: Dynamic Scheduling
  • M-F 48hrs PA Coverage plus tele-triage shift
  • Sa/Su 36hrs PA Coverage
• Tele-triage Shift on Mondays
• Enhanced Super track area
• Designated Pediatric Waiting Room
• Specialists available: Ortho, Cardio, Urology, ENT, Optho, Neuro, Peds, OB-Gyn, Primary Care, General Surgery, GI M-F 8a-5p, 24/7 Imaging, except MRI

Beneath the tall stately oaks lies Laurinburg, North Carolina. A three-time All-America City located in the Sandhills region, Laurinburg offers the charm and quiet living of a small southern town with close proximity to larger cities, the mountains and the coast. Developing from its rich agricultural heritage, Laurinburg is still an agricultural community and it is also the progressive business and cultural center of Scotland County. Laurinburg offers an affordable cost of living and moderate year-round climate.