Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $310 per hour in Council Bluffs, IA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $310 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Emergency Medicine Physician

Assignment Details


Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa


Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)


Specialty: Emergency Medicine


Practice Setting: Emergency Department


Coverage Type: Scheduled


EMR: Epic


Dictation: Dragon


Scribes: None

Compensation: Tier 1 - Hourly - $310/hr. Tier 2 - Hourly - $320/hr.

Schedule


Coverage Needed: 4-12 Shifts Per Month


Day Shift: 6:30 AM-2:30 PM


Swing Shift: 1:30 PM-10:30 PM


Night Shift: 9:30 PM-6:30 AM


Provider Availability Must Be Included at Time of Name Clear

Emergency Department Volume


Annual ED Volume: Approximately 22,000 Visits


Discharge Rate: Approximately 77%


Admission Rate: Approximately 14%


Observation Rate: Approximately 2.8%


Transfer Rate: Approximately 2.5%


Left Before Treatment Complete: Approximately 4%

Clinical Responsibilities


Provide Routine Emergency Medicine Care


Evaluate and Treat Emergency Department Patients


Respond to Codes


Manage Acute Medical Emergencies


Coordinate Admissions and Transfers as Needed


Limited Trauma Responsibilities


Complete Documentation in Epic


Use Dragon for Dictation

Support Staff


Approximately 12-20 Hours of APP Coverage


Established Transfer Center Process

Requirements


Board Certified OR Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine - Required


Completion of an ACGME/AOA-Approved Emergency Medicine Residency - Required


Active Iowa License OR IMLC - Required


Iowa DEA - Required


ACLS - Required


BLS - Required


PALS - Required


ATLS - Required


At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Emergency Medicine - Required


Must Have Actively Practiced as an Emergency Medicine Physician Within the Last 12 Months OR Completed an Emergency Medicine Residency Within the Last 6 Months


Clean Malpractice History - Highly Preferred


No Failed Background Check or License Suspension Issues

Credentialing


Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 Days


Completed Application Must Be Returned Within 48 Hours of Receipt


Case Logs Must Be Submitted Promptly


Credentialing Deadlines Must Be Met

Additional Information


Emergency Medicine Locums Have Limited Trauma Responsibilities


Provider Must Be Comfortable With Routine Emergency Department Duties and Codes


Availability Must Be Provided at Time of Name Clear