Hospitalist Physician

Join a well-equipped healthcare facility in Saranac Lake, NY, offering rewarding opportunities for a Hospitalist with an interest in managing ICU patients. This locum tenens assignment spans multiple shifts this fall and winter, focusing on adult medicine and surgical care with additional APP support. Enjoy the unique blend of flexibility in your work schedule with varied day and night shifts.
Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: October 21, 2023
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts; days (6:30 AM-6:30 PM), nights (6:30 PM-6:30 AM)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Saranac Lake, NY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Manage ICU patients with specific duties in vent management, central line placement, and intubation.
• Collaborate with an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for day shifts to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain a daily census of 8-12 patients in Med/Surg and an average of 3.6 in ICU.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid New York medical license
• Proficiency in ICU procedures such as vent management, central line, and intubation

Working Hours

• Rotating 12-hour shifts
• Days: 6:30 AM-6:30 PM
• Nights: 6:30 PM-6:30 AM
• Specific dates of coverage needed from October through December

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in inpatient adult care
• Ability to work collaboratively with an APP and healthcare team
• Effective communication skills for patient and family interaction