Locum Tenens Opportunity: Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician Near Phoenix, AZ (ASAP - Ongoing)
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.
Position Overview:
- 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.
Job ID : j-249471
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