Emergency Medicine Physician

Specialty : Emergency Medicine

Start date : June

End date : Coverage type :

Schedule : Start Date : June

End Date : N / A

Shifts / Month : 14-20

Coverage Needs Details : Need a full-time APP to cover various shifts at UPMC NW ED. Need starting in June as 1 full-time employee has resigned which will take effect in June. Additionally, another provider will be on leave 6-8 weeks beginning mid-June.

Site is flexible with scheduling; they can work 7 shifts in a row or sporadic shifts.

Most help will be needed June August

Potential shifts beyond August, at minimal 6 months.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Active PA State License

DEA Required : Yes

Required Procedures : None

Required Certifications : ACLS, BLS, PALS

Minimum Years Experience (if applicable) : 1 yr. of ED experience

SHIFT / SCHEDULE INFORMATION

There are 3 shift types needing coverage, please ensure you put shift preference in the presentation

M-Sun

9a-9p No Call

8a-7p No Call

3p-2a No Call

JOB INFORMATION

Typical Day : Fast track area with lower acuity patients, will consult with physician they are working with that day.

Will provider work? No

Other specialties on-site : Behavioral Health, Heart and Vascular, General Surgery, Diabetes, ENT, Cancer, Radiology, Pain Management, Ortho, Palliative Care, Pediatric Hospitalist, and Neurology

Average Admissions : 5-10 a day

ER sees on Avg 75-80 pts a day. That is spread between 3 Physicians and 2 Advanced providers.

APP Mid-Level Coverage Available

Adult 75%

Pediatric 25%

EMR : Cerner

Reason for Opening : Provider resigned, and provider on leave