Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Emergency Medicine in Dickson, TN

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Dickson, TN
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location:

Dickson, TN

Employer:

Alumni Healthcare Staffing

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration:  2 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Locum Jobs Online  is working with Alumni Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Dickson, Tennessee, 37055!

Position specific questions

· Reason for the need?

o To fill open full time positions.

· Is there a specific start date needed?

o ASAP

· Duration of need?

o 1 year

· What’s the schedule? On-site, call coverage, weekends, nights

o Are there specific dates needed?

§ Rotational schedule.

o If call is involved, what is call volume? How often do they get called back on-site?

§ No call. N/A.

o Call/Rotation schedule?

§ No Call. Rotation schedule.

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· Who should be the timesheet approver each week?

o Site Medical Director

· What are expectations for orientation? (ie, shadow day? EMR training?)

o 2 day shadow and orientation.

Candidate Parameters

· Any specific fellowships/ certifications/ procedures/ competencies we are looking for?

o   Must be ABEM. Accredited chest pain and stroke center.

· Experience level?

o   Will take new grad.

Credentialing questions:

· Will emergency privileges be an option?

o   Yes depending on applicant. (Clean File)

· Are case logs needed? If so, what are the requirements?

o   Yes unsure of requirements.

Hospital/unit questions

· Number of beds?

o   158

· Census?

o   Daily billable encounters 119.

· How many daily admissions?

o   22.4

· Are there any consults and if so, how many per day?

o   Yes. Unsure of number

· What’s the patient population?

o   Rural Tennessee.

· Trauma center? Types of cases? Acuity?

o   Not a trauma center.

· What does the support staff look like?

o   Nurses and Techs

· How will follow up cases be handled? (when applicable- inpatient or outpatient)

o   Depends on case.

Specialty Specific Questions:

Emergency Medicine

· What are the shift times?

o   Morning, Mid, and Night 10 hour shifts.

· Is call involved?

o   NO

· What procedures are required?

o   Standard ED procedures

· What does the support staff include?

o   Nurses and Techs

· What is the average patient census?

o   101

What are the most common cases the locum will see?

Standard Emergency Medicine visits

Annual ER admissions?

2650

Does the unit use robots? If so, what kind?

Unsure

How often are the locums called back on site if on call?

No call

· How many EM physicians are typically on staff per shift?

o   1-2 plus APP’s

About Alumni Healthcare Staffing
As a premier, nationwide Locum Tenens company, we strive to provide only the highest level of service when you are searching for a new professional opportunity. Whether you are looking to find something permanent within driving distance of your current residence, or a temporary change of scenery halfway across the country, one of our Consultants will be able to assist you in your decision.

We understand that these decisions are life-altering career moves for you, and the trust you place in your Recruitment Firm is part of your decision process. Once you begin working with one of our highly trained Consultants, you will feel that your future and career changes are in expert hands.

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