Emergency Medicine Physician – Tucson, AZ Locum Tenens
Job at a glance
Job description
Noor Locums is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens opportunity at Rincon Neighborhood Hospital in Tucson, Arizona.
Rincon is a new acute-care facility with an estimated 16,000 annual Emergency Department visits, 18 ED/observation beds and Epic EMR. The physician will provide emergency care while supervising APP coverage during the day.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose and treat acute and emergent conditions
Work scheduled 12-hour day or night shifts
Supervise the APP assigned to the day shift
Respond to floor codes
Manage emergency cases across a broad patient population
Utilize Epic EMR
Coordinate admissions, transfers and consultations as appropriate
Practice independently within hospital policies and granted privileges
Qualifications
Board Certified required
Emergency Medicine residency/training or qualifying EM experience
Minimum 50 EM cases within the previous 12 months
Active Arizona medical license
Arizona DEA
BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS
Current professional liability insurance/documentation
Required credentialing documentation and case logs
Ability to complete required Epic training
Working Hours
Day: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Night: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
APP day coverage: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The physician is responsible for APP supervision.
Skills
Acute/emergency patient management
APP supervision
Emergency procedures
Floor-code response
Epic EMR
Pediatric and adult emergency care
Emergency department evaluation and treatment
Credentialing Requirements
Credentialing generally takes 60–120 days after submission of a complete application, including approval.
Required documentation includes current and historical insurance information, case logs, immunization records, diploma, professional photo, government-issued ID, Arizona medical license and Arizona DEA. Epic training is also required.