Emergency Medicine Physician at AMN Healthcare summary:
An Emergency Medicine Physician provides critical and urgent medical care to patients in the emergency department, managing a high volume of cases with 24-hour Advanced Practice Clinician support and backup from related specialties. This role requires board certification in Emergency Medicine or substantial experience and certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and ATLS, working shifts that cover round-the-clock patient care. The physician collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective, timely treatment in a fast-paced hospital setting located in Paducah, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements Emergency Medicine Physician
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $266.75 - $288.75
This facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Annual Volume: 35,000
- Physician shift times: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM
- NP/PA Coverage: Yes, 24-hour APC coverage
- Back up specialties available: EM and HM both respond to codes; EM primarily handles airways
- EMR: Epic
- Certifications required: ACLS, PALS, ATLS (currently required but in process of being removed for BC EM physicians); BC EM required; will consider ABIM/ABFM with 5+ years ED experience
Facility Location Located at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, Paducah is well known as a hub of activity in western Kentucky. The city boasts a vibrant local arts scene, evidenced by its many galleries and performance spaces. Music fans will find much to love in Paducah as well, with many clubs and venues showcasing the talents of local and regional musicians. The city is halfway between much bigger metropolises St. Louis and Nashville, both of which are just a short daytrip away.
Job Benefits AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs. Additionally, our Physician Mobility initiative decreases the amount of time you must wait to work at a facility where you are presented or have worked from 24 months to 6 months.
About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Compensation Information:
$266.75 / Hourly - $288.75 / Hourly
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