Emergency Medicine Physician

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.

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