ER Physician for Harlan

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.

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

Candidate 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 s 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

Time-Sensitive Items: None

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.