Locum Tenens Physician - Critical Care Medicine Needed in Maryland

Our client in Maryland seeks a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Physician for a 50-day assignment. This role involves comprehensive admission and management of critically ill patients, performing consults, and various procedures. The schedule primarily consists of shifts from 7pm to 8am, including weekends and holidays, with occasional 7am to 8pm weekend coverage.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage admission and ongoing care of critically ill patients.
• Provide specialized critical care consults.
• Perform essential procedures including intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Critical Care Medicine
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient (ICU and Intermediate Care Units)
• Call Schedule: Shifts 7pm-8am including weekends and holidays, with occasional weekend 7am-8pm coverage.
• Patients per day volume: Average 12
• LOA: 50 Days
• Staffing Mix: APPs, RN, RT, subspecialty consulting services

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities