Locum Emergency Medicine APP OR MD

**Position Available: ND-Licensed APP or Physician with Emergency Medicine Experience**

**Coverage Dates:** September 7-12, with orientation on September 4

**Overview:** This role involves working in a Hybrid Emergency Department/Inpatient setting in Hazen, ND, providing sole provider coverage for both emergency and inpatient care. Candidates must be proficient in emergency medicine and capable of performing inpatient procedures.

**Coverage Details:** - **Dates:** September 7-12

- **Coverage Shift:** 24-hour consecutive shifts

- **Orientation:** 8 AM on September 4, followed by a noontime handoff to the incoming provider

- **Availability:** While the typical end time is noon, providers should remain available until 3 PM to accommodate potential travel delays of incoming providers.

- **On-Call Requirement:** There are no average nightly callbacks; solo coverage overnight includes patient evaluations as part of the role.

**Clinical Information:**

- **Facility Capacity:** Total beds not specified; average daily encounters of 9 in the ED and 6 inpatient.

- **ICU Capacity:** 0 beds

- **Tertiary Care Facility:** The nearest critical care transfer facility is in Bismarck, ND.

- **Required Procedures:** Yes, competency in emergency and inpatient procedures is expected.

- **Specialty Support:** Access to Avel E-Care for ED and inpatient settings, with telemedicine support available 24/7. RPG's Compass Telemed offers subspecialty assistance for Cardiology, Infectious Disease, and Pulmonology.

**Administrative Considerations:**

- **EMR System:** Epic

- **Accommodations:** On-site apartment and additional sleeping arrangements for providers.

 - **Credentialing:** Temporary privileges available; expedited licensing options for ND available.

**Certification Requirements:** - **Board Certification:** Mandatory

- **Life Support Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, PALS, and ATLS

- **Licensure:** Must possess an active North Dakota license.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity to work in an integrated ED/IP setting while ensuring optimal patient care.