What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Physician position at ARC Health?
Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
Locum Tenens Assignment
Four (4) 12-Hour Shifts
Compensation
$250 per hour
Housing Provided
Malpractice Coverage Included
Independent Contractor Opportunity
- Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for patients across all age groups.
- Manage a diverse patient population including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Deliver high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced clinical environment with an average patient volume of 12-20 patients per shift.
- Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
- Manage varying levels of patient acuity and determine appropriate treatment plans and disposition.
- Provide emergent obstetric care and coordinate transfers for high-risk or complicated cases when necessary.
- Perform medical decision-making regarding admissions, discharges, observation, and transfers to higher levels of care.
- Utilize diagnostic resources including laboratory testing, imaging, ultrasound, and EKG interpretation.
- Collaborate closely with nurse practitioners, nursing staff, medical assistants, and ancillary personnel to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinate ground and air transportation for patients requiring specialty or advanced care services.
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and timely documentation within the medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support patient safety efforts.
- Respond effectively to critical care situations and medical emergencies.
- Utilize evidence-based medicine and established clinical protocols when managing patients.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, consultants, and healthcare team members regarding treatment plans and follow-up needs.
- Ensure continuity of care through proper handoff communication and care coordination.
- Adhere to all federal, state, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
- Support a collaborative, patient-centered approach to emergency medicine.
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Minimum three years of Emergency Department physician experience preferred.
- Active and unrestricted medical license.
- Current DEA registration.
- ACLS certification required.
- PALS certification required or willingness to obtain.
- ATLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Comfortable managing emergency obstetric cases in a limited-resource environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing and privileging requirements.
- Clean NPDB report.
- Successful completion of required background checks and medical screenings.
Locum Tenens Assignment
Four (4) 12-Hour Shifts
Compensation
$250 per hour
Housing Provided
Malpractice Coverage Included
Independent Contractor Opportunity
Salary : $250