JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: New Ulm, MN
• Service Setting: Hospital – Critical Access
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 11/10/2025 – 06/2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00a – 7:00p and 7:00p – 7:00a
COVERAGE DATES
• 11/10/2025 – 06/2026
• 6–8 shifts per month, mix of day and night shifts
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Average 15–20 patients per shift; up to 25 patients during peak seasons
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine across all age groups
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 11
• Trauma Level: Adult Level IV
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ER equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: RT, Psych, Teleintensivist, Ortho, General Surgery, OB/GYN, CRNA, occasional mid-levels
• Support Staff Available: Yes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental/Ongoing Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days
• Fingerprinting: Required, results typically within 48 hours before privileges granted
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Holidays Paid by Client: Observed holidays (specific list not provided)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice covered; flights not covered, only local providers considered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• General Emergency Medicine procedures across all age groups
• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS (or CALS) competency required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Minnesota license required
• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (or CALS)
• Experience: Community site emergency medicine experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide 12-hour clinical coverage in the Emergency Department
• Manage single coverage ER for all patient age groups and acuities
• See an average of 15–20 patients per shift, with potential peaks up to 25
• Collaborate with support staff, specialists, and tele-intensivists as needed
• Perform emergency procedures as clinically required
• Maintain compliance with credentialing, privileging, and hospital policies