Emergency Medicine Physician | Locum Tenens | East Bay, CA

Job Description

Are you a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician looking for a flexible locums opportunity in a dynamic healthcare setting? We offer a variety of shifts to suit your schedule and provide exceptional care to patients in a supportive environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible Schedule: Tailor your work schedule with a variety of shift options, including days, evenings, and nights.
• Manageable Patient Volume: Experience moderate patient volumes (15-25 per shift) with 3-4 physicians on staff.
• No Trauma or STEMI: Focus on general emergency medicine cases without the complexity of trauma or STEMI care.
• Teaching Environment: Share your expertise in a teaching facility where you can mentor and collaborate with colleagues.
• Supportive Team: Benefit from a strong management team dedicated to your success.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive salary with malpractice coverage and tail included.
• Fast Track Credentialing: Get credentialed quickly and begin seeing patients sooner.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Occupation: Physician (MD/DO)
• Duration: 3-month contract (with the ability to renew)
• Shift: Flexible schedule options including:
• Provider A, Day 6a-4p
• Provider B, Day 7:30a-5p 
• Provider B, Night 11p-8a
• Employment Type: Locums Contract

Responsibilities:

• Assess patients that enter the emergency room immediately and oversee emergency patients’ recovery.
• Conduct follow-up visits to monitor the patient’s condition.
• Request the appropriate medical tests and based on them, follow a treatment plan.
• Develop effective patient care plans.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists.
• Ensure that patients are stable before transferring them to the proper department for further evaluation.
• Provide instructions for discharge and any relevant paperwork.
• Maintain the patient’s medical records.
• Coordinate with different ER departments to ensure patients receive the necessary treatment

Requirements:

• Board Certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Active and unrestricted California Medical License (MD/DO)

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