Locum Emergency Medicine Physician - Independence, MO
Hourly + Travel Expenses
Position specific questions
- Reason for the need? New facility.
- Is there a specific start date needed? 9 / 8 / 25 (tentative).
- Duration of need? Ongoing.
- What s the schedule? On-site, weekends, nights
o Are there specific dates needed? Variable.
o If call is involved, what is call volume? How often do they get called back on-site? N / A.
o Call / Rotation schedule? N / A.
Will they take an APP (or SFA when applicable)? No (may change based on future needs).What are expectations for orientation? Hospital orientation. Shadow shift.Candidate Parameters
Any specific fellowships / certifications / procedures / competencies we are looking for? No.Experience level? ABEM / ABOEM board certified / eligible.Hospital / unit questions
Number of beds?Census? TBD. Estimated 18 pts / day.How many daily admissions? TBD.Are there any consults and if so, how many per day? TBD.What s the patient population? Suburban.Trauma center? Types of cases? Acuity? Non-trauma center.What does the support staff look like? RN x1. Imaging tech x1.How will follow up cases be handled? TBD.Specialty Specific Questions :
Emergency Medicine
What are the shift times? 7a-7p, 7p-7a.Is call involved? No.What procedures are required? ABEM / ABOEM-endorsed procedures, e.g. laceration repairs,fracture reductions, intubations, central lines, etc.
What does the support staff include? ?RN x1. Imaging tech x1.What is the average patient census? TBD. Estimated 18 / day.What are the most common cases the locum will see?Annual ER admissions? TBD.Does the unit use robots? If so, what kind? ?Yes, teleneurology / telepsych.How often are the locums called back on site if on call? N / A.How many EM physicians are typically on staff per shift? 1 physician per shift.