Physician - Emergency Medicine Fee Basis

Emergency Medicine PhysiciansThe Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) is a leading provider of health care services to Veterans within Health System Area 5.3 (HSA 5.3), part of Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 (VISN 5). As an innovative health care system committed to delivering high-quality, Veteran-centered care, NAVAHCS is seeking fee basis physicians specializing in Emergency Medicine to provide emergency medical care to our Veteran patient population. Duties include but are not limited to the following:Performing and recording clinical history and its components.Performing and recording physical examinations.Providing patient care, completing related documentation, and carrying out routine diagnostic exams, procedures, and therapeutic interventions.Interview, evaluation, diagnosis, provision of treatment, rendering of opinion, completion of medical record.Documentation of care.Communication with patients and family regarding treatment and communication with other care providers in accordance with service privileges and within scope of licensure.Requesting consultations and technical procedures to be performed by other physicians and qualified consultants/technicians.Arterial punctures for blood testing and cannulation for blood pressure monitoring.Non-emergent and emergent airway management including mechanical ventilation, subject to the requirements of VHA Directive 1157: "Non-Operating Room Airway Management" (NORAM) or successor directive.Moderate sedation, subject to the requirements.Wound management including use of local anesthesia, foreign body removal, incision, and drainage, wound repair.Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of Veteran patients with emergent conditions.Women's Health Examinations.ECG interpretation.Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.Work Schedule: Nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays - This position may require you to report for duty on short notice.