Job Description

**Dates of Coverage Required:** October 16th-23rd

**Position Overview:** This is a 24-hour solo coverage role at a rural hospital, typically encompassing a 12-15 hour active shift with the remainder on-call. The physician will have access to sleeping accommodations either nearby or on-site.

**Clinical Competencies Required:**

- **Adult Procedures:** - Intubation - Central Line Placement - Paracentesis - Thoracentesis - Lumbar Puncture - 

**Pediatric Procedures:** - Intubation - Lumbar Puncture - Neonatal Circumcision - Neonatal UVC/Peripheral Line Placement

**COVID-19 Vaccination Status:

** Required

**Detailed Job Description:**

**Schedule:** - **Start Time:** 12:00 PM - 

**Standard End Time:** 12:00 PM

**Clinical Details:**

- **Total Beds:** 25 - **Average Daily Encounters:** 18

- **Average Daily Census:** 14.25 - **ICU Beds:** 4

- **Ancillary Services Available:** X-Ray, Lab, CT, Anesthesia, STAT Lactate, Cardiac Enzymes, Procalcitonin, Physical and Speech Therapy

- **Sub-Specialty Support:** eICU Intensivist - **EMR System:** Cerner

**Administrative Aspects:** - **Sleeping Arrangements:** Dedicated call room within the facility

- **Credentialing Timeline:** To be determined (expedited options available: Yes/No)

- **Licensing Expedition:** Availability of "telemed" licenses as temporary full licenses

**Hospitalist Workflow:** - **Shift Structure:** 24-hour shifts with a typical on-site presence of 12-15 hours, followed by night call.

- **Admission and Rounding Responsibilities** are included.

- **Shift Hours** are from 12:00 PM to 12:00 PM (handoff on the final day can occur between 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM).

**Orientation Protocol:** - Orientations are conducted on weekdays, lasting approximately 4 hours at a rate of $200/hour.

- Weekend shifts necessitate scheduling orientation between Monday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

- For those starting on a weekday, arrival at 8:00 AM on the first day for orientation is required.

**Logistics:** - The client will cover overnight accommodations for the provider’s initial night.

- Morning rounds typically commence between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, which may vary by facility.

**Evening Engagement:** - **Informal Evening Rounds:** Encouraged between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM to foster communication with ED and nursing staff, which may mitigate night disruptions.

**Admissions Management:** - Given the variability of ED competencies, efforts should be made to evaluate patients in the ED to minimize unnecessary admissions that may require immediate transfer.

- Transition orders will be utilized for overnight admissions (11:00 PM - 6:00 AM), prepared by the ED physicians to streamline admissions without necessitating the provider's direct involvement in order entry.

**Discharge Coordination:** - Familiarity with patients anticipated for discharge is critical before rounds commence, facilitating timely discharges and organizational efficiency within the nursing staff for follow-up admissions later in the day.

**Required Certifications:**

- **Board Certification:** Required (Board-eligible candidates may be considered)

- **ACLS and BLS certification**

- **Additional Certifications:** PALS, NRP may be required

This comprehensive framework aims to provide clarity on expectations, responsibilities, and necessary competencies for optimal functioning within the rural hospital setting.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work

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