Hospitalist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Kentucky
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Job Reference Id: ORD-212048-MD-KY
Title: MD
Dates Needed: December - January
Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This 25-bed critical access hospital serves the rural population of eastern Kentucky with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. The facility maintains Level IV Trauma designation and provides essential medical services including laboratory, radiology, and swing-bed capabilities for post-acute care patients. The hospital operates within the Mercy Health system and utilizes Epic EMR for integrated documentation and care coordination. About the Facility Location Kentucky offers diverse attractions including extensive cave systems such as Louisville Mega Cavern and Mammoth Cave National Park, along with natural areas like Red River Gorge. The region features bourbon distillery tours visiting locations such as Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey. Additional attractions include Churchill Downs racetrack, the Kentucky Derby Museum, and various walking tours that showcase the area's heritage and landscapes. About the Clinician's Workday The hospitalist will provide comprehensive 24-hour inpatient medical care at this 25-bed critical access hospital, managing adult and geriatric patients including swing-bed cases requiring post-acute care. The clinician will function as the sole physician on service, coordinating with a Physician Assistant and nursing staff to deliver continuous patient care. Epic EMR system must be utilized for all clinical documentation and care coordination across the Mercy Health system.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Variable
Support Staff: 1 Physician Assistant, nursing staff
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
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Job Reference Id: ORD-212048-MD-KY
Title: MD
Dates Needed: December - January
Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This 25-bed critical access hospital serves the rural population of eastern Kentucky with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. The facility maintains Level IV Trauma designation and provides essential medical services including laboratory, radiology, and swing-bed capabilities for post-acute care patients. The hospital operates within the Mercy Health system and utilizes Epic EMR for integrated documentation and care coordination. About the Facility Location Kentucky offers diverse attractions including extensive cave systems such as Louisville Mega Cavern and Mammoth Cave National Park, along with natural areas like Red River Gorge. The region features bourbon distillery tours visiting locations such as Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey. Additional attractions include Churchill Downs racetrack, the Kentucky Derby Museum, and various walking tours that showcase the area's heritage and landscapes. About the Clinician's Workday The hospitalist will provide comprehensive 24-hour inpatient medical care at this 25-bed critical access hospital, managing adult and geriatric patients including swing-bed cases requiring post-acute care. The clinician will function as the sole physician on service, coordinating with a Physician Assistant and nursing staff to deliver continuous patient care. Epic EMR system must be utilized for all clinical documentation and care coordination across the Mercy Health system.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Variable
Support Staff: 1 Physician Assistant, nursing staff
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details