Locum-Emergency Medicine

Job description

Location: Lansing, Michigan, the capital of the state! Lansing offers various cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, parks, and recreational opportunities. The city hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating its heritage, arts, and community spirit. Facility: A prominent healthcare facility providing a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical services, and specialized treatments. Opportunity: Seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine physician to provide coverage from November 2024 to March 2025 Shift(s) Description: Five shifts: 6am-4, 10am-8pm, 12-10, 4pm-2am, 8pm-6am M-F Four shift sat/sun 6am-4pm, 10-am-8pm, 4pm-2am, 8pm-6am Patients per day: 110 Staff Support: full nursing, 12 hours of APP coverage daily, Current EHR in use: Cerner Number of beds: 42 70% of total admis received from ED 22% of ED patients admitted to the hospital per day <1% of ED patients transferred per day Trauma Level: 3 Annual ER Volume: 40,000 Fast track in ED - Yes, staffed by APP 15% of total ED volume treated by Fast Track Locum will be required to supervise other health care providers: APP and residents ED staff does not respond to house codes Hospitalist writes admission orders Procedures/Skills Required: Family Medicine Procedures/Skills: Adult Outpatient, Pediatric-General Outpatient, Newborn resuscitation, Orthopedic-Non-displaced fractures, Suturing of minor lacerations, Incision & Drainage, Psychiatric-Uncomplicated adult, Psychiatric-Uncomplicated child/adolescent, Psychiatric-Uncomplicated geriatric, Diagnosis & management of common industrial-related medical problems, Ventilation management-establishing & maintaining an airway; various modes of ventilation for up to 24 hrs w/o pulmonary consultation, Evaluation & management of acute volume/BP issues, Central Line, Arterial Line, EKG Interpretation, Arthrocentesis, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, EM related procedures Compensation: Competitive weekly pay and malpractice included.