Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Hamilton, NY
• Service Setting : Inpatient
• Coverage Type : Clinical Only
• Coverage Period : 12 / 21 / 2025 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule : Flexible Schedule; typical 12-hour shifts (7a 7p, 7p 7a) COVERAGE DATES
• 12 / 21 / 2025 Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : All ages
• Patient Volume / Census : 13,000 annual visits (approx. 35 patients / day)
• Admissions : 6.2%
• Phone Consults : As Needed
• Case Mix : General Emergency Medicine; 6.4% EMS volume FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System : Epic
• Specialty Backup Available : Yes Multispecialty Support
• Support Staff Available : Physicians, RNs, and APPs
• Reason for Coverage : Full-Time Vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available : Yes temps available after receipt of required documents (3 references, NPDB, background check, verification of education / training / boards / affiliations)
• Credentialing Timeline : days (standard 60 days)
• Expedited Locum Privileges : No
• Onboarding Requirements : Orientation set by PCC; requires SS card, driver s license, PPD, flu documentation, diplomas, residency certificate, board certification, NY license, NY DEA, NY infection control certificate, photo, CME (past 2 years), case logs (past 2 years), ACLS / PALS / ATLS, $50 application fee for physicians, COIs (past 5 years) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Daily OT after 12 hours and Weekly OT after 168 hours apply based on fixed differential
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Full scope of Emergency Medicine procedures
• ACLS and PALS required for EM boarded providers (AHA)
• FM / IM boarded providers require ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (AHA)
• Annual compliance with facility CME and procedural requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses : Active New York Medical License and NY DEA required
• Board : ABMS Board Certification required (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM; no ABPS accepted)
• Residency : EM, FM, or IM residency completion required
• Certifications : ACLS, ATLS, and PALS (AHA) required; BLS as applicable
• Experience : Minimum 2 years recent Emergency Medicine experience preferred
• Other Qualifications : Must submit case logs, CME history, and full credentialing packet DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for all presenting patients
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions in the ED setting
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation using Epic
• Adhere to facility and departmental policies and quality standards