ER Physician for Harlan, Iowa (Locum)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Salary
$140
– $140
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
51537, Harlan, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/23/24
ER Physician for Harlan, Iowa
**Are you a dedicated MD/DO with a passion for emergency medicine? Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in our community!**
**Position Type:** Part-Time (Guaranteed)
**Role:** Emergency Room Physician
**Annual Patient Volume:** 6,000
**Average Patients Per Shift:** 20-25 (24 hours) on weekends/holidays
**Second Coverage:** None
**Shift Options:** Flexible 12-24 hours
**Maximum Shift Length:** 36 hours
**Electronic Medical Records (EMR):** EPIC
**Quick EMR Access:** 14 days to receive a password from UIHC
**EMR Training:** 2 hours required for new users; 15-30 minutes for recent users
**Training Coordination:** Contact the ED Nurse Manager to schedule training (Preferred Mon-Fri)
**Online Training Modules:** Must be completed before in-person training
**ER Orientation:** Provided before the start of your first shift
**Personal Scrubs:** Scrubs are not provided; please bring your own
**Trauma Level:** IV
**Candidate Requirements:**
- **State License(s):** IA
- **DEA/CSR Required:** Yes, IA DEA and CSA
- **Covid/Flu Vaccination Requirements:**
- Covid: Required or complete exemption
- Flu: Required yearly
- Immunizations: Documentation or titers for MMR, HepB, Varicella, Tdap (within the past 12 months)
- **Board Certification:** Can be BE (working towards BC), MUST have experience
- **Accepted Medical Boards:** EM, FM, IM
- **Residents:** Not accepted
- **Life Certifications Needed:** ACLS, PALS, ATLS
- **ATLS Alternative:** CALS not applicable
- **Procedures Logs:** Needed for the past 12 months
- **Mandatory Reporters Training:** Child & Dependent Adult Abuse
- **IA Medicare Approval:** Required to schedule the first shift
**Pay Details:** Competitive hourly rate of $140 to $150 per hour, with a $3 Malpractice Fee
**Current Staffing/Needs:** Fourth and if a fifth weekend every month with two holidays a year
**Travel and Accommodations:**
- **Air Travel:** Not applicable - prefer local candidates
- **Nearby Airports:** Not applicable
- **Mileage:** Billable for 250-500 miles round trip only; prefer local candidates
- **Vehicle Fleet or Rental:** Not billable - prefer local provider
- **Lodging/Accommodations:** Call room provided if lodging is booked, capped at $60 a day
**CV Present and Interview Details:**
- **CV Required:** Yes
- **Interview Conducted By:** Administrative Manager
- **Interview Details:** To be confirmed
**Credentialing Details:**
- **Temporary Credentials:** Rarely granted, as they require payers in place before work can begin; the process can take 4-8 weeks
**Healthcare System:** Independent
**Time-Sensitive Items:** None
**Credentialing Timeline:** 4-8 weeks
**Other Information:**
- **Continuous Credential Maintenance:** Must maintain life supports, licenses, etc. at all times; any lapses will result in privileges suspension until obtained (30-day grace period).
- **Admissions Process:** Admissions are discussed with on-call providers and include medication recommendations and general admit orders; simple order sets are available for use.
- **Admitting Privileges:** Wapiti practitioners have Co-Admitting privileges and must collaborate with active medical staff for admissions.
- **H&P Responsibility:** The Myrtue Medical Provider is responsible for the H&P.
Join our team and provide exceptional care in a supportive environment. Apply today and become part of our dedicated emergency medicine team!