Emergency Medicine Physician – Overnight ER Coverage | 12-Hour Night Shifts
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Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician – Overnight ER Coverage | 12-Hour Night Shifts
Compensation: Competitive Compensation – To Be Discussed
Location: Lima Metro Area, Ohio
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Position Type: Permanent / Contract – To Be Confirmed
Work Environment: Hospital / Emergency Department
Schedule: Overnight | 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Shift Length: 12 Hours
Minimum Commitment: 10 Shifts Per Month
Monthly Clinical Hours: Approximately 120 Hours
Job at a Glance
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Degree Required: MD / DO
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Board Status: ABEM Board Certified / Board Eligible Preferred; Alternative Certifications Subject to Hospital Approval
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Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Schedule – To Be Confirmed
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Work Environment: Hospital Emergency Department
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Visa Sponsorship: Not Specified
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Experience Level: Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine
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Schedule: Overnight Shifts
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Shift Hours: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
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Shift Length: 12 Hours
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Minimum Commitment: 10 Shifts Monthly
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EMR: MEDITECH
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Compensation: To Be Discussed
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Employment Type: To Be Confirmed
Job Description
Make an Impact in Emergency Medicine. Consistent Night Shifts. Collaborative Physician-Led Practice.
An established emergency medicine physician group is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to provide overnight Emergency Department coverage at a hospital in the Lima Metro Area of Ohio.
This opportunity is ideal for an emergency physician seeking consistent overnight scheduling, a predictable monthly shift commitment, and the opportunity to work within a physician-governed emergency medicine practice.
The selected physician will provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for patients presenting with a wide range of acute medical and traumatic conditions.
The position requires a commitment to a minimum of 10 overnight shifts per month, with each shift running from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
The practice operates under a democratic physician group model, offering a collaborative environment where physicians have a voice in practice operations and clinical decision-making.
The Opportunity
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Established hospital-based Emergency Department.
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Overnight Emergency Medicine coverage.
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12-hour shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
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Minimum of 10 shifts per month.
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Approximately 120 clinical hours monthly.
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Physician-governed democratic emergency medicine group.
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Opportunity to collaborate with experienced emergency physicians.
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Established hospital and Emergency Department infrastructure.
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MEDITECH electronic medical record system.
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Consistent overnight scheduling.
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Opportunity for ongoing professional involvement within the physician group.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Consistent overnight shift availability.
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Defined monthly scheduling commitment.
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12-hour shift structure.
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Opportunity to work with a democratic physician group.
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Hospital-based Emergency Medicine practice.
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Opportunity to manage a diverse range of emergency cases.
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Collaborative clinical environment.
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Potential for longer-term professional involvement within the group.
Job Responsibilities
The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Emergency Evaluation & Patient Management
Evaluate patients presenting with acute medical conditions, injuries, and emergencies.
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform focused physical examinations.
Develop appropriate differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
Order and interpret relevant laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic investigations.
Initiate appropriate emergency treatment and stabilization.
Manage critically ill and medically complex patients.
Determine appropriate admission, observation, transfer, or discharge plans.
Coordinate care with hospitalists, specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Emergency Procedures & Critical Care
Perform emergency procedures within training, privileges, and demonstrated competency.
Manage airway emergencies and perform endotracheal intubation when indicated.
Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
Manage acute respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies.
Provide emergency stabilization for trauma patients.
Manage acute neurological and other time-sensitive medical conditions.
Respond to critical patient deterioration and life-threatening emergencies.
Documentation & Clinical Coordination
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
Utilize the hospital's MEDITECH electronic medical record system.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and clinical teams.
Follow hospital policies, clinical protocols, and patient safety standards.
Coordinate appropriate patient handoffs and continuity of care.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician who is comfortable independently managing a broad range of emergency presentations during overnight shifts.
Strong candidates will demonstrate:
Emergency Medicine clinical experience.
Strong diagnostic and decision-making abilities.
Confidence managing acute and critically ill patients.
Proficiency in emergency stabilization and resuscitation.
Experience with emergency procedures.
Ability to work effectively during overnight hours.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to consistent monthly scheduling.
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Emergency Medicine residency training preferred, subject to final client requirements.
ABEM Board Certification or Board Eligibility preferred.
Physicians with ABPS/BCEM certification may be considered, subject to hospital credentialing and acceptance.
Active Ohio medical license or ability to obtain the required license before starting clinical services.
Appropriate DEA registration.
Strong emergency assessment and patient management skills.
Ability to manage emergency patients independently within approved clinical privileges.
Comfortable working overnight shifts.
Ability to commit to at least 10 shifts per month.
Additional Experience Preferred
Hospital-based Emergency Medicine.
High-acuity emergency patient management.
Trauma evaluation and stabilization.
Advanced airway management.
Intubation and resuscitation.
MEDITECH EMR experience.
Working Hours
Overnight Emergency Department Coverage
Shift Start: 8:00 PM.
Shift End: 8:00 AM.
Shift Length: 12 hours.
Minimum Commitment: 10 shifts per month.
Minimum Monthly Hours: Approximately 120.
Skills
1. Emergency Medicine
2. Emergency Department (ED)
3. Critical Care
4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
5. Airway Management
6. Trauma Management
7. Emergency Resuscitation