HBS - Locums : Emergency Medicine Physician - Natchez FSED

Position specific questions

Reason for the need?

oTo fill open full time positions.

Is there a specific start date needed?

oASAP

Duration of need?

o1 year

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

oAre there specific dates needed?

§Rotational schedule.

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

§No call. N / A.

oCall / Rotation schedule?

§No Call. Rotation schedule.

Who should be the timesheet approver each week?

oSite Medical Director

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

o2 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

2650

Unsure

No call

How many EM physicians are typically on staff per shift?

o 1-2 plus APP's PandoLogic. Category : Healthcare, Keywords : Emergency Physician, Location : Dickson, TN-37056