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Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician for a locum tenens opportunity located near Phoenix, AZ. This role is needed ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis. This position is essential for covering a vacancy due to maternity leave while we search for a permanent solution. If you are a skilled physician ready to step into a critical role, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Description

• Specialty: Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
• Profession: Physician
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
• Shift Type: Day Shifts
• Shift Description: Coverage includes scheduled clinical hours without on-call responsibilities.

Practice Details

• Practice Setting: Inpatient only
• Patient Population: Adult
• Bed Count: 28 beds in the critical care unit
• Patient Load: 4-16 patients per shift
• Rounding: Unassigned patients

Responsibilities

• Admissions: Required for patients in the critical care unit.
• Clinical Duties: Manage and round on patients, complete all necessary documentation in the EMR system (Epic), and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care.

Requirements

• Board Certification: Required (Eligible if board certified in Internal Medicine with a Critical Care Medicine fellowship).
• Certifications: ACLS, ABLS, and BLS certifications are required. ATLS and PALS are not required.
• State License: Active and unrestricted Arizona license is required.
• Credentialing: Estimated at 30 days.
• Background: Must have a clean malpractice history and NPDB report due to the urgency of the need.

Additional Information

• Temporary Privileges: Available to expedite the start date.
• Facility Certification: Hospital is stroke certified.
• Reimbursement: No reimbursement for licensing costs.

This locum tenens opportunity provides a chance to work in a well-supported critical care environment while covering a critical vacancy near Phoenix, AZ. If you meet the qualifications and are available to start ASAP, we encourage you to apply.