Family Medicine Physician – Rural Hospital Medicine | Montana
License Status Required – Yes or IMLC
Certifications Required (BLS/ATLS/PALS etc.) – ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NRP, BLS, BC
Shift times- 7-day block: Thursday 5:00 PM through following Thursday 5:00 PM; rounding in the morning with 24-hour call. Required response time 15-20 minutes.
Dates-
November
- Orientation: 11/17–11/19
- Coverage begins: 11/19 at 5:00 PM
- Coverage ends: 11/30 at 7:00 AM
- Exact block structure/end date somewhat flexible
December
- Coverage begins: 12/22 at 5:00 PM
- Coverage ends: 12/31 at 5:00 PM
(Holidays paid at 1.5x (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New years eve))
Census- Average inpatient census ~6; can fluctuate (12 patients on day of client call). ICU: 1 room/2 beds, used infrequently. ED ~3,000 visits/year. Peds ~6 admissions/year. Deliveries ~80-120/year.
EMR- Meditech EMR
Credentialing Timeframe? 60 days
What does a typical day look like? Physician comes in during the morning to round and complete orders, then remains on 24-hour call with 15-20 minute response time. Covers inpatient service and serves as MD backup for ED/trauma; responds to codes and newborn needs. Onsite call room available and overnight callbacks are reportedly not frequent. ED APP always on call with physician backup; OB, Anesthesia, General Surgery, and Ortho are available for support, with additional physicians in town called in for trauma or simultaneous emergencies.