Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-73166
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Eureka, CA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 8a-4p, 3p-12a, 1p-11p, 9p-6a, 11p-8a
  
  • 5-7 shifts/month
    
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Eureka:
  
  • 8a-4p
    
    • Dec 20-21, 26
      
  • 3p-12a
    
    • Oct 12
      
    • Dec 10, 20
      
  • 1p-11p
    
    • Dec 29
      
  • 9p-6a
    
    • Oct 22-26
      
    • Dec 23-26, 29-30
      
  • 11p-8a
    
    • Oct 9-11
      
    • Dec 21-23, 27-28
      
• Fortuna:
  
  • AM Shift
    
    • Dec 9-10
      
  • PM Shift
    
    • Dec 25
      

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Population: 88% Adult, 12% Pediatric
  
• Average Daily Volume: 110
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: III
  
• No. of Beds: 144; 12 ICU Beds
  
• Beds in the Dept: 20
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: APP
  
• 24-hr Services: Anesthesia, CT Surgery, Cath Lab, Gen Surgery, Lab, Neuro-Surgery, OR Response Time, Ortho Surgery, Radiology, Vascular Surgery
  
• Other Info:
  
  • Fast track ED
    
  • Will supervise APPs in Fast Track
    
  • ED Staff responds to House Codes
    
  • Hospitalist writes admission orders
    
  • L&D Department is available
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC or BE within 3-5 years of residency
  
• Licenses: Licensed in CA
  
• DEA: Yes
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• 2-3 References
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
  
• Work a rotating schedule including day, afternoon, evening, and night shifts.
  
• Manage high patient volumes, averaging 110 patients per 24-hour period.
  
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
  
• Adhere to hospital privileging standards and maintain required certifications.