A physician, within reach.
Discuss occasional and per-diem ED coverage directly, with a physician who understands the realities of the department.
Explore hospital coveragePHYSICIAN-LED · DIRECT COVERAGE
A more direct way for hospitals and emergency physicians to work together. Built around clear terms, flexible coverage, and relationships that last.
Independent. Physician-founded. Starting in Maine.

A BETTER STARTING POINT
The right coverage starts with understanding the people and the department behind the schedule.
Discuss occasional and per-diem ED coverage directly, with a physician who understands the realities of the department.
Explore hospital coverageConnect with a physician-founded business building a more transparent approach to flexible clinical work.
Meet Claudius HealthStart with a good clinical fit. Build familiarity with the department, the team, and the community it serves.
Our approachDIRECT BY DESIGN
A hospital needs dependable coverage. A physician needs a clear agreement. A direct conversation gives both sides a better place to start.
See how we workTalk with the people responsible for the work.
Discuss rates and responsibilities before committing.
Explore repeat coverage with a familiar physician.
FROM CONVERSATION TO COVERAGE
Discuss the department, schedule, clinical expectations, and the coverage you’re looking for.
Review availability, compensation, responsibilities, and malpractice arrangements before making a commitment.
Complete your hospital’s credentialing, privileging, and orientation requirements. Confirm the schedule together.
BUILT FROM THE BEDSIDE
Claudius Health began with a practical idea: make it easier for hospitals and physicians to build a direct working relationship.
Founder · Practicing emergency physician
Our founder is a board-certified emergency medicine physician licensed in Maine, with experience working single-coverage, 24-hour emergency department shifts—a perspective that shapes how Claudius Health approaches coverage and clinical fit.
A FEW PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
A clear process starts with clear expectations.
Our initial focus is occasional and per-diem emergency physician coverage for Maine hospitals. Specific dates and clinical settings are discussed individually.
The hospital retains its credentialing and privileging process. The physician provides the required documentation and works with your medical staff office before any clinical assignment begins.
Compensation, contract terms, and malpractice responsibilities are agreed on before an assignment. Coverage and documentation must meet the hospital’s requirements.
Yes. We welcome conversations with emergency physicians interested in future direct contracting opportunities. This is an expression of interest; it is not a live job board or a guarantee of available shifts.
Tell us what your department needs. Let’s explore a direct relationship.