Job Description
Overview:
A community hospital in Hamilton, New York is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for ongoing locum tenens coverage. This is a lower-volume emergency department with consistent physician coverage and a supportive clinical environment.
The role is well-suited for physicians who are comfortable practicing independently and open to a mix of day and night shifts.
Position Highlights:
• Ongoing locums assignment
• 12-hour shifts (7a 7p, 7p 7a)
• Minimum 7 shifts/month required
• 13,000 annual ED volume
• No trauma designation
• Epic EMR
• Travel & lodging fully covered (hotel nearby)
• No call requirement
Clinical Environment:
• Community hospital setting
• 24-hour physician-only coverage (no scribes)
• 35 patients per day
• 6% admission rate
• 6% EMS volume
• Lower-acuity ED with some moderate complexity
• Independent practice environment must be comfortable without extensive sub...