Locum-Hospitalist PA
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Guttenberg, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/08/24
Location: A city in Iowa located on the Mississippi River, known for its scenic riverfront and rich history, it offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The city has a charming downtown area with shops and restaurants, and it hosts several community events throughout the year. The area's natural beauty and recreational opportunities make it a lovely place to visit or live. About 40 miles to Dubuque!
Facility: A healthcare facility providing a range of medical services, including emergency care, outpatient services, and various specialty care options.
Opportunity:
Facility: A healthcare facility providing a range of medical services, including emergency care, outpatient services, and various specialty care options.
Opportunity:
- Looking for an ED Hospitalist to help cover a need!
- PRN coverage to cover the Hospital and Emergency Room.
- This physician or APP would cover both the ER and the Hospital. They have 24, 48 and 72 hour shifts that we cover. We generally look for a Family Med Physician.
- Percent of Total Hospital Admissions Received from ED: 10
- Percent of ED Patients Admitted to the Hospital per Day:2
- Percent of ED Patients Transferred per Day: Varies
- Trauma Level/Designation: IV
- Total Number of Beds: 25
- Annual ER Volume: 2400
- Number of ED Physicians in Group: 2
- Fast track in ED: No
- Documentation System/EMR: EPIC
- ED Staff Respond to House Codes: Yes -- If Yes, are House Codes Secondary to ED Emergencies: Not Necessarily. They have a code team and they respond depending on level of seriousness.
- Writing Admission Orders: This physician would cover both the ED and Hospital.
- They don't have Labor & Delivery. However, they do deliver babies in emergency situations.
- ED is Responsible for Monitoring/Supervising Paramedics/Ambulance by Radio: Yes
- Describe Referral / Transfer Protocol: Hospitalist or team member contacts the referral facility (no specific facility).
- Surgical Services: General during the Day
- Description of Consultants: They have Avele for ER and MA Virtual Hospitalists that assist
- Who does EKG Interpretations: Providers do and have Avele
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60 Days
- Hospitalist Procedures/Duties Required:
- Non-Invasive Vent Management (bipap/cpap)
- Ventilation Management
- Intubation (ETT/INT)
- Chest Tube insertion
- Central Line
- PICC Line
- Required Duties - Gynecology/Orthopedic/Surgery:
- Suturing of Minor Lacerations
- I & D (Incision & Drainage)