Emergency Medicine Physician

ER Physician for Harlan, Iowa

Are you a dedicated MD/DO with a passion for emergency medicine? Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Job Description

• Position Type: Part-Time (Guaranteed)
• Role: Emergency Room Physician
• Annual Patient Volume: 6,000
• Average Patients Per Shift: 20-25 (24 hours) on weekends/holidays
• Second Coverage: None
• Shift Options: Flexible 12-24 hours
• Maximum Shift Length: 36 hours
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): EPIC
• Quick EMR Access: 14 days to receive a password from UIHC
• EMR Training: 2 hours required for new users; 15-30 minutes for recent users
• Training Coordination: Contact the ED Nurse Manager to schedule training (Preferred Mon-Fri)
• Online Training Modules: Must be completed before in-person training
• ER Orientation: Provided before the start of your first shift
• Personal Scrubs: Scrubs are not provided; please bring your own
• Trauma Level: IV

Requirements

• State License(s): IA
• DEA/CSR Required: Yes, IA DEA and CSA
• Covid/Flu Vaccination Requirements:
  • Covid: Required or complete exemption
  • Flu: Required yearly
  • Immunizations: Documentation or titers for MMR, HepB, Varicella, Tdap (within the past 12 months)
• Board Certification: Can be BE (working towards BC), MUST have experience
• Accepted Medical Boards: EM, FM, IM
• Residents: Not accepted
• Life Certifications Needed: ACLS, PALS, ATLS
• ATLS Alternative: CALS not applicable
• Procedures Logs: Needed for the past 12 months
• Mandatory Reporter Training: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse
• IA Medicare Approval: Required to schedule the first shift

Pay Details

• Competitive hourly rate of $140 to $150 per hour, with a $3 Malpractice Fee

Current Staffing/Needs

• Fourth and if a fifth weekend every month with two holidays a year

Travel and Accommodations

• Air Travel: Not applicable - prefer local candidates
• Nearby Airports: Not applicable
• Mileage: Billable for 250-500 miles round trip only; prefer local candidates
• Vehicle Fleet or Rental: Not billable - prefer local provider
• Lodging/Accommodations: Call room provided if lodging is booked, capped at $60 a day

CV Present and Interview Details

• CV Required: Yes
• Interview Conducted By: Administrative Manager
• Interview Details: To be confirmed

Credentialing Details

• Temporary Credentials: Rarely granted, as they require payers in place before work can begin; the process can take 4-8 weeks

Healthcare System

Independent

Credentialing Timeline

4-8 weeks

Other Information

• Continuous Credential Maintenance: Must maintain life supports, licenses, etc. at all times; any lapses will result in privileges suspension until obtained (30-day grace period).

• Admissions Process: Admissions are discussed with on-call providers and include medication recommendations and general admit orders; simple order sets are available for use.

• Admitting Privileges: Wapiti practitioners have Co-Admitting privileges and must collaborate with active medical staff for admissions.

• H&P Responsibility: The Myrtue Medical Provider is responsible for the H&P.

Join our team and provide exceptional care in a supportive environment. Apply today and become part of our dedicated emergency medicine team!