Job/Practice Description:
Facility is a 24/7 Level 4 Emergency Department, treating ~30,000 patients per year. The Emergency Department will accept ambulances for prearranged transport and for medical conditions that are within the scope of the services offered by this facility. This facility does not have a trauma center and does not treat gunshot wounds, multiple trauma, stabbings, etc. The facility does treat patients with minor lacerations, simple fractures, and acute psychiatric urgencies and emergencies. Facility has an in-patient psychiatric unit and a VA psychiatrist is on call 24/7. Emergency Department consisting of a 5-bed Emergency Services “bay” for treating and monitoring higher acuity patients, a dedicated procedure room with surgical lighting, one a large private exam room, and one moderate-sized private exam room, and a seclusion/quiet room. Adjacent, vacant urgent care office/exam rooms are available for use as additional office and/or examination space as desired. If a patient arrives to the Emergency Department with an immediate need for a higher level of care, arrangements are made for prompt transfer to a near-by facility. Transport response times are excellent. In the event that a patient requires immediate subspecialty evaluation and/or treatment, the Emergency Department Physician shall contact the appropriate medical staff consultative physician on call, or refer the patient to another institution as indicated by the facility’s policies. Sub-specialist consultation shall be made only after first obtaining clinically-indicated history and performing clinically-indicated examinations and/or diagnostic testing. In the event that a patient requires immediate subspecialty evaluation and/or treatment, the Emergency Department Physician shall contact the appropriate medical staff consultative physician on call, or refer the patient to another institution as indicated by the facility’s policies. Sub-specialist consultation shall be made only after first obtaining clinically-indicated history and performing clinically-indicated examinations and/or diagnostic testing.
Work Schedule:
The Physician work hours will be from 8:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Monday two physicians will divide each weekend12 hr shifts
Qualifications:
Board Certified or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Practice Active unrestricted state license, ACLS
