Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician at Med Ninjas summary :

As an Emergency Medicine Physician, one provides critical care with an annual patient volume of around 10,000. The role involves working shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM, with a team that includes intermittent APP coverage, and the management of a small emergency department. Physicians must maintain current medical certifications and respond to emergencies as needed, supporting hospitalist teams during codes.

Job Details :

• Annual Volume- 10,000 + / -
• Physician shifts- (8a-8p)
• APP shifts- Intermittent APP coverage
• Number of beds-9 + 4 Fast Track Bays
• Transfer locations- PMC, Ballad (Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, Holston Valley), Clinch Valley
• Transfer %- 9
• Admission Rate %-11
• EMR-CPSI
• No Trauma Designation
• Will take FM or IM board with recent EM experience- within 2 years
• If not EM board certified - will need ACLS, ATLS, BLS and PALS
• Scribes are not available
• ED does not handle admints
• ED will respond to floor codes as a back up to the hospitalist
• Credentialing can be done w / in a couple weeks pending provider cooperation

Keywords :

Emergency Medicine, Physician, Patient Care, Medical Certifications, Health Care, Hospital Emergency Department, ACLS, BLS, Trauma, EMR