Critical Care Medicine
Job ID: ORD-215163-MD-TN
Critical Care Intensivist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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This job at a glance
- Dates needed: July - Ongoing
- Shift type: Day Shift;Call
- Assignment type: Inpatient
- Call required: Yes
- Board certification required: Yes
Job description
About the facility
This 275-bed hospital is situated near downtown Chattanooga and offers comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. The facility maintains established protocols and appropriate resources to support the delivery of specialized critical care services to critically ill patients. The hospital is equipped to manage a broad range of inpatient critical care needs within a full-service hospital environment.
About the facility location
Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee region offer a range of experiences suited to varied interests. Outdoor attractions include Ruby Falls and access to the Appalachian foothills, while the Tennessee Aquarium and Lookout Mountain provide additional options. Visitors may also explore the historic Chattanooga Choo-Choo, the Tennessee Riverwalk, and local community markets and dining along the downtown waterfront.
About the clinician's workday
The clinician will provide critical care coverage during 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with night call responsibilities from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, managing critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced life support interventions. Coverage is expected at a rate of 5-10 shifts per month, with an average daily census of 13-18 patients. The clinician will perform common critical care procedures including airway management, central line and arterial line placement, dialysis catheter insertion, paracentesis, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, and chest tube insertion at a minimum. The clinician will coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and maintain electronic documentation standards throughout the assignment.
Additional job details
- Case load/PPD: 13-18 average daily census
- Support staff: APP in house 24/7
- Patient population: Adults
- Location type: On-Site
- Shift time(s): Day: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Night call: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Certifications required: Board certification required
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Your dedicated recruiter
Stephanie Ward
Call / Text:
(678) 501-2774
Email:
stephanie.ward@locumtenens.com
