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
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
Physician Emergency Medicine • Dickson, TN, United States