JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Walla Walla, WA 99362
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: 10-hr shifts; 6a-4p, 8a-6p, 12p-10p, 3p-1a, 9p-6a; 11-15 shifts per month
- Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Medical Leave
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency (malpractice insurance provided by vendor)
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Volume: 23 per day; Annual Patient Volume: Just over 30,000
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Dept: 22
- Trauma Level: III
- EMR: Epic
- Specialty Backup Available: Most specialties covered; tele-stroke and cardiac cath lab available 24/7
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- ABEM
- Active WA license or IMLC
- DEA
- Fellowship: Preferred
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- Clean record (highly-preferred)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages.
- Perform initial patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
- Manage acute medical emergencies, including trauma and cardiac events.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and specialists for patient care.
- Document patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR.