Locum-Emergency Medicine PA

Job description

Location: A vibrant city located in the central part of Michigan. It is best known as the home of Central Michigan University (CMU), which brings a youthful energy and diverse culture to the community. Approximately 90 miles outside of Grand Rapids and 160 miles to Detroit! Facility: A 118-bed acute care hospital offering a comprehensive range of health and wellness services. Opportunity: Seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine NP/PA with extensive ED experience!! APP will be working Autonomously Will APP supervising physician be present during assignment: Yes 10-hour midlevel shift (11 AM - 9 PM), will see patients by themselves, but physician is always present for consultation. Support staff: 1 full-time NP, 2 PRN PAs (can sometimes take shifts) Average patient volume per day: 20 Number of beds: 25 Current EHR in use: Cerner Percent (%) of total hospital admissions received from ED: 8% Percent (%) of ED patients admitted to the hospital per day: 8% Percent (%) of ED patients transferred per day: 2% Trauma Level/Designation: Provisional Level 4 Annual ER volume: 20,000 Does ED staff respond to house codes: Yes Who writes admission orders: Hospitalist or ED physician Are deliveries received in ED or sent directly to Labor & Delivery: Yes, and patients over 20 weeks with abdominal complaints Is ED responsible for monitoring/supervising paramedics/ambulance by radio: Yes 24-hour availability for Radiology (CT, MRI, X-ray): Yes 24-hour availability for Laboratory: Yes Blood Bank-certified by AABB: Yes Pathology: Yes 24-hour availability for the OR: Yes Surgical Services: Ortho Description of Consultants (check all that apply): Ortho OB Gen Surg Neuro Uro Who does EKG Interpretations: Cardiologists, ED Doctor for in-department EKG Compensation: Competitive weekly pay and malpractice included.