Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

An Emergency Medicine Physician is sought for a locum position in Lansing, Michigan, from November 2024 to March 2025. The role involves providing emergency patient care in a facility with a high volume of cases, supervising other healthcare providers, and performing various medical procedures. Candidates should be skilled in advanced emergency care techniques and be able to manage a diverse patient population effectively.

Location : Lansing, Michigan, the capital of the state! Lansing offers various cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, parks, and recreational opportunities. The city hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating its heritage, arts, and community spirit.

Facility : A prominent healthcare facility providing a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical services, and specialized treatments.

Opportunity :

• Seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine physician to provide coverage from November 2024 to March 2025
• Shift(s) Description : Five shifts : 6am-4, 10am-8pm, 12-10, 4pm-2am, 8pm-6am M-F Four shift sat / sun 6am-4pm, 10-am-8pm, 4pm-2am, 8pm-6am
• Patients per day : 110
• Staff Support : full nursing, 12 hours of APP coverage daily,
• Current EHR in use : Cerner
• Number of beds : 42
• 70% of total admis received from ED
• 22% of ED patients admitted to the hospital per day
• Trauma Level : 3
• Annual ER Volume : 40,000
• Fast track in ED - Yes, staffed by APP
• 15% of total ED volume treated by Fast Track
• Locum will be required to supervise other health care providers : APP and residents
• ED staff does not respond to house codes
• Hospitalist writes admission orders
• Procedures / Skills Required : Family Medicine Procedures / Skills : Adult Outpatient, Pediatric-General Outpatient, Newborn resuscitation, Orthopedic-Non-displaced fractures, Suturing of minor lacerations, Incision & Drainage, Psychiatric-Uncomplicated adult, Psychiatric-Uncomplicated child / adolescent, Psychiatric-Uncomplicated geriatric, Diagnosis & management of common industrial-related medical problems, Ventilation management-establishing & maintaining an airway; various modes of ventilation for up to 24 hrs w / o pulmonary consultation, Evaluation & management of acute volume / BP issues, Central Line, Arterial Line, EKG Interpretation, Arthrocentesis, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, EM related procedures

Compensation : Competitive weekly pay and malpractice included.

Keywords :

Emergency Medicine, Physician, Locum Tenens, Healthcare, Emergency Care, Trauma Level 3, Medical Procedures, Patient Management, Lansing Michigan, APP supervision