Critical Care / Trauma Physician

Critical Care / Trauma Physician at Radixsol summary :

The Critical Care / Trauma Physician is responsible for managing and treating critically ill patients in an inpatient setting with an average of 9 ICU patients each day. The physician operates within a level II trauma unit, overseeing several admissions daily with a focus on advanced procedures such as ventilation management and central line insertions. This role involves collaboration with other critical care physicians and managing complex patient care needs, often utilizing electronic medical records for documentation.

Practice Setting : Critical care - inpatient

Reason for Coverage : Understaffed

Average Number of ICU Patients Per Day : 9

Average Number of Admissions per Physician per Day : 3

Trauma Level / Designation : II

Total Number of Beds : 26 (unit shared with trauma team; not capped)

Number of ICU Beds : 26

Number of Critical Care Physicians in Group : 7, plus other APPs

Other Critical Care Physicians Present During Locum's Coverage : Yes

Locum Physician Required to Supervise Other Healthcare Providers : No

Locum Involved in Covering / Supervising Teaching Services (Residents / Fellows) : No

Documentation System / EMR : Cerner / Oracle

Practice Setting : Medical, neurocritical care

Ventilation Management Procedures Required : Invasive (ETT / NT / Tracheostomy)

Required Insertions : Central Line, Arterial Line

Diagnostic / Therapeutic Taps Required : N / A

Additional Procedures Required : ICP evaluation and management, evaluation and management of acute volume / BP issues

Keywords :

Critical Care, Trauma Physician, ICU Management, Patient Care, Ventilation Management, Invasive Procedures, Healthcare, Emergency Medicine, Trauma Care, Medical Documentation