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: 7a7p, 7p7a PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 21,000 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 high-quality 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
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Healthcare & Medical