Critical Care Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-07558
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Critical Care Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Night shift, 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-20 patients/day
• Rounding: Unassigned Patients

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: RNs: 2-8, PA/NPs: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
• Ventilation Management
• Invasive (ETT, NT, Tracheostomy)
• Non-invasive (BiPAP, CPAP)
• Chest tube insertion
• Bronchoscopy
• W/bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL)
• Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
• Insertion of Central line
• Insertion of Arterial line
• Insertion of PA catheter
• ICP evaluation and management
• Dialysis catheter placement
• Diagnostic/therapeutic taps
• Lumbar puncture
• Paracentesis

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified
• Licenses: Active AZ license or IMLC (Universal License)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ABLS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and provide advanced respiratory support for critically ill patients.
• Perform invasive procedures including central line placement, arterial line insertion, chest tube insertion, and bronchoscopy with BAL.
• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues, including hemodynamic monitoring with PA catheter.
• Conduct daily rounds on unassigned patients, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and respond to rapid response calls.
• Provide nighttime ICU coverage, including admissions, diagnostic/therapeutic taps, and lumbar punctures.