Hot ER assignment just outside of Nashville

Job description

Do we have a PAWS request and approval for this need? No

· Reason for the need? 2 FTE MD positions vacant

· When would the provider need to start? ASAP

· Duration of need? Minimum of 3 months, likely 6-9 months

· What’s the schedule? On-site, call coverage, weekends, nights

o Are there specific dates needed? No

o If call is involved, what is call volume? How often do they get called back on-site? No call

o Call/Rotation schedule? No Call, standard ED schedule

· Will they take an APP (or SFA when applicable)? No

· Who should be the timesheet approver each week? Unknown



Candidate Parameters

· Any specific fellowships/ certifications/ procedures/ competencies we are looking for? ABEM required

· Experience level? No requirement, would suggest min 3 years experience



Credentialing questions:

· Will emergency privileges be an option? Yes

· Are case logs needed? If so, what are the requirements? No case log requirements



Hospital/unit questions

· Number of beds? 50

· Census? 128

· How many patients are they rounding on per day? 1.95 PPH

· How many daily admissions? 28

· Are there any consults and if so, how many per day? N/A

· What’s the patient population?

· Trauma center? Types of cases? Acuity? Level 3 trauma designation

· What does the support staff look like? ED RN Fully staffed

· How will follow up cases be handled? (when applicable- inpatient or outpatient)



Credentialing questions

· Will we do emergency privs or temps? Yes

· Orientation done on first day of assignment or prior? First day of assignment

• 3 facilities, all within 15min-1hour from Nashville
• Will cover Travel and Lodging
• 12 hour shifts available