Emergency Medicine opening in Asheville, NC

**Emergency Medicine opening in Asheville, NC** * Independent Contractor * Full-time * 100k annual ED visits * Daily Physician Shifts: 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-5p, 12p-9p, 1p-11p, 2p-10p, 3p-11p, 4p-1a, 8p-5a, 10p-6a, 11p-7a (subject to change and are dependent upon volumes) * Daily APC coverage * Cerner First NET EMR * 815 bed hospital * Comprehensive Stroke Center * Level II Trauma Center * Outstanding clinical leadership * $256/hr for days and $276/hr for nights w/potential for additional $10/hr incentive * Sign on: $150,000 for 3 years (first year full payback, second, and third prorated) **Responsibilities** * Provide medical care to patients in the emergency department * Assess patient condition * Order and interpret diagnostic tests * Develop and implement treatment plans * Work independently and as part of a team * Handle a variety of patient presentations * Stay up-to-date on the latest medical knowledge and practices * Participate in continuing education and professional development activities * Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance * Comply with all hospital policies and procedures **Qualifications** * Board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine * Strong clinical skills and judgment * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Ability to handle stress and work under pressure Asheville is a city in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. It's known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums to explore. Asheville has many hiking trails and Pisgah National Park to view many of the city's waterfalls and landscape.