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Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Part-Time Emergency Medicine Physician
Build a flexible, fulfilling EM career — without sacrificing skills, income, or impact.
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FAQs for Physicians
1. When can I start working?
We make the application process fast and easy. Once we receive all the completed application materials, you can start taking shifts in as little as three weeks.
2. How does the application process work?
You will have to complete a KAPER application with basic contact, education, and work history information. You will also have to complete a brief application for coverage with our malpractice insurance carrier. Each hospital also requires a delineation of privileges.
All of these forms are available in electronic format for your convenience. You will also need to provide copies of documents, such as your medical license, DEA certificate, and other relevant credentials.
Inspire Medical is always available to provide any help with the process over the phone, by email, or even in person.
3. I don’t have any ER experience. Can I work in emergency medicine?
Most of our physicians are not Emergency Medicine trained physicians; they are Family Practitioners, OB-GYNs, Surgeons, Pediatricians, etc. Most have ATLS and PALS, a few have ALSO, and all have ACLS.
After looking at a hospital ED’s Delineation of Privileges form, you will see what procedures you may be expected to perform, and depending on your comfort level with these procedures, you can decide if you need more training. Dr. Jones is available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have regarding any of these procedures, and the office staff can help you obtain an ATLS, ACLS or any of the other courses that will boost your knowledge and abilities.
4. I don’t have a Kentucky medical license yet. How do I apply for one?
Visit the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure’s website. There, you can apply for a license online and view the schedule of quarterly Board meetings. You may be eligible for a Temporary Permit (with no additional fee) that will allow you to practice medicine in Kentucky before your full license can be issued. Inspire Medical can always help you through the process.
5. Does Inspire Medical provide malpractice insurance and workers' compensation coverage?
Inspire Medical provides comprehensive malpractice insurance in excess of required state limits with tail coverage.
All of our physicians, whether working for us as an independent contractor or as an employee, are covered by our workers’ compensation policy. There is no cost to the physician for this coverage.
6. Does Inspire offer a retirement plan for physicians?
Yes, if you are an employee of Inspire Medical, you will be able to participate fully in Inspire Medical’s 401K. You may make contributions to the plan after your first month of service at Inspire. You will be eligible for matching contributions by Inspire and able to participate in our profit-sharing plan after the completion of your first year of service with Inspire.
If you work for Inspire as an independent contractor, Inspire will assist you in setting up an individual retirement plan, and we can designate a portion of your regular paycheck to this plan at your direction.