Hospitalist

Job OpportunityVEA Health is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join the Emergency Department at Yoakum Community Hospital in Yoakum, Texas.Opportunity to practice in a lower-volume Emergency Department with meaningful community impact and strong specialty support.Position Highlights:6 dedicated Emergency Department bedsAnnual ED volume of 6,000 visits (approximately 16 patients per day)Pediatric patients account for 26% of ED visitsPhysician shift options:8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.Admission rate: 5.1%Average physician productivity: 0.31 patients per hourTransfer rate: 1.4%Specialty backup includes:GastroenterologyUrologyCardiologyPodiatryGeneral SurgeryOrthopedicsEMR: MedHostPatient satisfaction score reporting and physician accountabilityQualifications:Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal MedicineACLS certification requiredPALS certification requiredATLS certification required (unless Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine)