Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician - Now Hiring

JOB OVERVIEW:
• Job Title: Physician Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Julesburg, CO
• Service Setting: Inpatient Emergency Department Swing Beds (SNF)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP Open
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Every other weekend, Friday 8 AM through Monday 8 AM

PATIENT INFORMATION:
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: ER averages 3.9 patients/day; Swing-bed average 1.5 patients; Floor average 1.1 patients/day
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Yes (Swing-bed and inpatient floor)
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine and Inpatient Care

FACILITY INFORMATION:
• EMR System: Cerner/Oracle
• Support Staff Available: No APP coverage during specified weekends
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Quick temporary privileges available

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Lodging onsite
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Licenses: Active CO medical license and DEA
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
• Experience: Family Practice or Internal Medicine with Emergency Medicine experience
• Other Qualifications: CO or local candidates preferred, NPDB query required, hospital credentialing documents required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide emergency and inpatient care during scheduled weekend shifts
• Manage Swing-bed and inpatient floor patients
• Respond to emergency room patients and perform required procedures
• Complete necessary documentation in Cerner/Oracle EMR
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure comprehensive patient care