Emergency Medicine job in New Ulm MN

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: New Ulm, MN
• Service Setting: Critical Access Hospital (Emergency Department)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only (No Call)
• Coverage Period: 01/12/2026 - 24 weeks (Jan - Jun 2026)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00a - 7:00p or 7:00p - 7:00a

COVERAGE DATES
• 01/12/2026 - 06/30/2026 (6-8 shifts per month)

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: 15-20 patients per shift; up to 25 during busy season
• Admissions: Yes
• Case Mix: Emergency medicine cases across all age groups

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 11
• Trauma Level: Adult IV
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Ortho, General Surgery, OB/GYN, CRNA, Psych, RT, Teleintensivist
• Support Staff Available: RT, Psych, Teleintensivist, Ortho, General Surgery, OB/GYN, CRNA, mid-levels (occasionally)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days (fingerprinting required; typically 48 hours to post)
• Orientation: 4 hours, non-billable

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (local candidates only; flights not covered)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency medicine procedures typical for a single-coverage ED physician
• Management of neonates through geriatrics
• Coordination of emergency support services

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Minnesota license (Required)
• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (Required)
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS or CALS (Required)
• Experience: Prior community site experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: Experience with Epic EMR preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medicine coverage in a single-coverage ED setting
• Manage 15-20 patients per shift, with seasonal increases to 25 patients
• Deliver care across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
• Collaborate with available specialty and support staff including Ortho, Surgery, OB/GYN, CRNA, and Psych
• Document all patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR