Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Hamilton, NY

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hamilton, NY Service Setting: Emergency Department Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Open (minimum 6-month assignment) Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour coverage COVERAGE DATES Starting January 1, 2026 (Open-ended contract; minimum 6-month assignment) Minimum commitment: 7 shifts per month PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All ages (mixed adult and pediatric population) Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 35 patients per day; 13,000 annual visits Admissions: 6.2% admission rate Phone Consults: As needed for specialty referrals Case Mix: General emergency cases; no trauma designation; approximately 6.4% EMS volume FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 24-hour staffed Emergency Department Trauma Level: None (non-designated facility) EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency medicine diagnostic and treatment tools Specialty Backup Available: Limited; independent practice model Support Staff Available: Nursing and allied health team support (no scribes) Reason for Coverage: Full-time physician vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: No (temporary privileges may be issued after references and documentation are verified) Credentialing Timeline: 4560 days Orientation: Required (includes EMR training and onboarding with PCC); completion of documentation and certifications prior to start COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered Rate: $300/ hr REQUIRED PROCEDURES General emergency medicine procedures and management of acute presentations Must be proficient in ACLS and PALS (ATLS required for FM/IM trained physicians) Management of all acuity levels including resuscitation, airway management, and stabilization JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active New York medical license required DEA: Active New York DEA required Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, or ABIM accepted; ABPS not accepted) Residency: Completed residency in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine required Certifications: ACLS and PALS (AHA) required for all; ATLS required for FM/IM-trained physicians; APPs must have ACLS, PALS, and ATLS Experience: Minimum of 1 year post-residency experience preferred Other Qualifications: Flu and PPD required (waivers considered); NPDB and background verification required for onboarding DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide 24-hour emergency medical coverage per assigned shifts (7a7p, 7p7a) Evaluate, diagnose, and treat all emergency department patients within scope of EM, FM, or IM training Coordinate care with nursing, consultants, and ancillary staff to ensure quality patient outcomes Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and order entry Maintain compliance with hospital policies, credentialing, and EMR requirements Participate in required onboarding, EMR orientation, and quality assurance activities

Location: Hamilton, New York, US

Posted Date: 11/23/2025