JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Hamilton NY
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 12/21/2025 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule; typical 12-hour shifts (7a7p 7p7a)
COVERAGE DATES
12/21/2025 Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: All ages
Patient Volume/Census: 13000 annual visits (approx. 35 patients/day)
Admissions: 6.2%
Phone Consults: As Needed
Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine; 6.4% EMS volume
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Epic
Specialty Backup Available: Yes Multispecialty Support
Support Staff Available: Physicians RNs and APPs
Reason for Coverage: Full-Time Vacancy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes temps available after receipt of required documents (3 references NPDB background check verification of education/training/boards/affiliations)
Credentialing Timeline: 4560 days (standard 60 days)
Expedited Locum Privileges: No
Onboarding Requirements: Orientation set by PCC; requires SS card drivers license PPD flu documentation diplomas residency certificate board certification NY license NY DEA NY infection control certificate photo CME (past 2 years) case logs (past 2 years) ACLS/PALS/ATLS $50 application fee for physicians COIs (past 5 years)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Daily OT after 12 hours and Weekly OT after 168 hours apply based on fixed differential
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Full scope of Emergency Medicine procedures
ACLS and PALS required for EM boarded providers (AHA)
FM/IM boarded providers require ACLS PALS and ATLS (AHA)
Annual compliance with facility CME and procedural requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active New York Medical License and NY DEA required
Board: ABMS Board Certification required (ABEM AOBEM ABFM ABIM; no ABPS accepted)
Residency: EM FM or IM residency completion required
Certifications: ACLS ATLS and PALS (AHA) required; BLS as applicable
Experience: Minimum 2 years recent Emergency Medicine experience preferred
Other Qualifications: Must submit case logs CME history and full credentialing packet
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for all presenting patients
Assess diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in the ED setting
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation using Epic
Adhere to facility and departmental policies and quality standards