Locums Emergency Medicine Physician Job Opportunity- Illinois
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Inpatient
Location
Illinois, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/13/25
We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality care in a Level II trauma center with robust support staff and state-of-the-art facilities.
Physicians will work in a collaborative setting with advanced practice providers (APPs) ensuring seamless patient care. This part-time position involves 12-hour shifts in a double-coverage setup using Cerner EMR for documentation.
Physicians will work in a collaborative setting with advanced practice providers (APPs) ensuring seamless patient care. This part-time position involves 12-hour shifts in a double-coverage setup using Cerner EMR for documentation.
- Provide expert care for emergency department patients with a daily census of 55-60.
- Perform standard physician procedures within the emergency department.
- Collaborate with a dedicated APP during mid-shifts for oversight and care coordination.
- Manage cases involving general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, cardiology, infectious disease, and PRN urology.
- Coordinate transfer for specialized services not available on-site (e.g., ERCP, neuro, vascular, cardiothoracic, and gastroenterology).
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with EMR systems.
Job Responsibilities
Perform standard physician procedures within the emergency department.
Collaborate with a dedicated APP during mid-shifts for oversight and care coordination.
Manage cases involving general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, cardiology, infectious disease, and PRN urology.
Coordinate transfer for specialized services not available on-site (e.g., ERCP, neuro, vascular, cardiothoracic, and gastroenterology).
Ensure proper documentation and compliance with EMR systems.
Qualifications
Perform standard physician procedures within the emergency department.
Collaborate with a dedicated APP during mid-shifts for oversight and care coordination.
Manage cases involving general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, cardiology, infectious disease, and PRN urology.
Coordinate transfer for specialized services not available on-site (e.g., ERCP, neuro, vascular, cardiothoracic, and gastroenterology).
Ensure proper documentation and compliance with EMR systems.
Working Hours
Coverage: Double-coverage shifts with no solo responsibilities.
Estimated Shifts/Month: 20 shifts.
Skills
Excellent decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with diverse teams.
Familiarity with Cerner EMR or equivalent systems.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.