JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Gadsden AL
Service Setting: Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 6 months 1 year
Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p 7p 7a
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 21000 annual ED visits
Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Not specified
EMR System: EPIC
Specialty Backup Available: Not specified
Support Staff Available: MD/DO coverage 24 hours) NP/PA coverage 12 hours)
Reason for Coverage: Staffing need 3 FT MDs required)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (expedited locum privileges available)
Credentialing Timeline: Not specified
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Included in rate
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Emergency medical procedures consistent with general hospital emergency medicine practice
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Active Alabama medical license
BE/BC in Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Internal Medicine or General Surgery
Board Certification Accepted: ABEM AOBEM ABFM ABIM ABPS
Certifications Required: AL EMS ACLS ATLS
Relevant Emergency Medicine experience
EMR proficiency (EPIC)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver highquality patient care in a busy emergency department
Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams
Accurately document all encounters using EPIC
Participate in orientation and onboarding as needed
Ensure care aligns with current emergency medicine standards and protocols