Emergency Medicine Physician Tennessee

URGENT POSITION!!!

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Position specific questions

· Reason for the need? Open physician positions

· Is there a specific start date needed? ASAP

· Duration of need? 6+ months

· What’s the schedule? On-site, call coverage, weekends, nights

o Are there specific dates needed? All – evenings, nights, and weekends included

· Will they take an APP (or SFA when applicable)? Responsible for overseeing APPs on shift

· What are expectations for orientation? (ie, shadow day? EMR training?) EMR training if not familiar with meditech, plus 2-4 hour orientation.

Candidate Parameters

· Any specific fellowships/ certifications/ procedures/ competencies we are looking for? ABEM eligible/certified

Credentialing questions:

· Will emergency privileges be an option? Possibly

Hospital/unit questions

· Trauma center? Types of cases? Acuity? Level III trauma center (trauma surgeon support on level 1 traumas)

· What does the support staff look like? RNs, techs, RTs

· How will follow up cases be handled? (when applicable- inpatient or outpatient)

Specialty Specific Questions:

Emergency Medicine

· What are the shift times? 5:30am-3:30pm, 10am-9pm, 2pm-1am, 8pm-6am

· Is call involved? No

· What procedures are required? Typical ED procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube placement, suture, I&D, conscious sedation (peds/adults), fracture/joint reduction (peds/adults), cardioversion, US FAST exams, etc

· What does the support staff include? RNs, LPNs, techs, RTs

· What is the average patient census? Approximately 135 patients daily

• What are the most common cases the locum will see? Chest pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, pregnancy related issues, trauma, ortho injuries, pediatrics, shortness of breath, etc.
• Annual ER admissions? 10-12% daily admission rate

How many EM physicians are typically on staff per shift? 2 physicians, 2 APPs except for late overnight and early morning