Location: 45 minutes from Montgomery and 1.5 hrs. from Mobile
Must have a current AL license, Controlled Substance, DEA,
No disciplinary issues, ATLS, ACLS & PALS certified.
Average Census:
Med/Surg – 17 – (includes Detox)
CCU – 5
Senior Care – 11 – (only round if the patient has a medical problem i.e.; BP, UTI)
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Avg. # of patients 25-30 per 24 hrs – 1.1.5 per hour.
Staffed with hospitalist 24/7 from 7a-7p
If there are any trauma patients, they are stabilized and transferred to nearby facilities
Solo physician coverage assisted with either 2 RNs and part-time LPN
X-ray, CT & Lab on site and always staffed 24/7
Remote radiologist – reads all radiology
EMR: implemented
ER has a very private physician suite that offers a bed, shower, refrigerator, etc.