Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

An established healthcare facility in Frankfort, KY, is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician for a one-year assignment, with an immediate start available. Due to multiple full-time vacancies, the facility is seeking qualified physicians to provide emergency department coverage on a rotational schedule.

Non-ABEM physicians with emergency medicine experience will be considered at the regular rate.

Schedule

• Rotational schedule
• No call responsibilities
• Immediate start preferred
• One-year assignment

 

Facility Details

• Hospital Size: 173 beds
• Average Census: 85

 

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with emergency medical conditions.
• Provide timely, high-quality emergency care for acute illnesses and injuries.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Perform emergency procedures as indicated.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and follow established clinical protocols.

 

Requirements & Certifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• ABEM certification is not required for physicians with emergency medicine experience; non-ABEM candidates are accepted at the regular rate.
• ATLS:
• ABEM-certified physicians must provide proof of having taken ATLS at least once.
• Physicians who are not board-certified must have current ATLS certification.
• ACLS: Current ACLS certification required, or the physician may complete an annual test provided by the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• PALS: Required.
• Ability to work a rotational schedule.
• Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills.

 

Credentialing & Privileging

• Temporary privileges may be available for physicians with clean credentialing files, subject to facility approval.
• Non-ABEM candidates must complete an in-person interview required by the MSO before privileges can be granted.

 

Opportunity Highlights

• Immediate need due to four open full-time positions.
• One-year locums assignment.
• Rotational scheduling with no call responsibilities.
• Consideration for non-ABEM physicians with emergency medicine experience at the regular rate.
• Potential for temporary privileges for candidates with clean credentialing files.