Emergency Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at ER in Montana

Job description

About the facility

This Level III facility operates an emergency department providing comprehensive emergency medical services to the community. The facility maintains modern emergency medical equipment and appropriate staffing levels to support quality emergency care delivery with established protocols for patient safety.

About the facility location

Montana offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities centered around Glacier National Park's alpine trails and the renowned Going-to-the-Sun Road. The region features Big Sky, one of North America's largest ski resorts, providing skiing and snowboarding in winter along with zip lining, fishing, and hiking during warmer months. Visitors can explore wildlife through the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, discover fossils, and experience various nature tours and history museums throughout the area.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive emergency medical care during 4-6 shifts per month working 11A-11P schedules. The clinician must have emergency department experience and demonstrate independent management of all patient acuity levels with physician backup support. Essential responsibilities include leading codes, performing intubations, and managing approximately 50 patients in a 24-hour period.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 50
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): 11A-11P
• Procedures required: Emergency medicine procedures
• Certifications required: Board certification required