Emergency Room Physician

Job Description

Job Description

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Emergency Room Physician

OPENING

Newman Regional Health is seeking a full-time Emergency Room physician to join a team of in-house physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice providers specializing in emergency medicine, trauma care, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric life support techniques in a Level IV Trauma Center. Position includes a competitive salary, access to the National Health Service Corp loan repayment program and a generous paid time off benefit.   

Newman Regional Health has assembled a team of high-quality physicians who are known by our community as delivering exceptional care and services.  We encourage success in our physician group through physician shared governance with a focus on providing consistently outstanding patient care in a collaborative environment. 

JOB SUMMARY

Newman Regional Health ED physician provides availability to see emergent patients reasonably designated by the Hospital by providing clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic medical services in accordance with the standards of the Hospital and the State of Kansas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The physician will provide high-quality direct patient care and will remain current in issues concerning advancement in emergency medicine. In addition, documentation will be accurately completed in a timely manner and skills in the use of informational systems required (Meditech) for patient care is maintained. The Emergency Room Physician will perform history and physical examinations, administer or prescribe treatments, perform minor surgical and orthopedic procedures, and analyze reports and findings of tests and examination.     

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

MD/DO degree

One year of graduate medical education in a clinical specialty

Board certification, ACLS, PALS, and NALS required

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Kansas

BENEFITS

The position includes a competitive compensation and benefits package.  Benefits include: a sign on bonus, relocation, WRVU based production incentives, quality incentives, educational loan assistance or forgiveness, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, paid time off and extended illness benefits.  We provide health, dental and vision insurance and KPERS retirement, life insurance, optional supplemental insurance, and other retirement savings plans. 

ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS

Newman Regional Health is a not-for-profit 25-bed Critical Access Hospital owned by the citizens of Lyon County, Kansas.  Recognized as a Level IV Trauma Center, Newman Regional Health provides inpatient acute and medical rehabilitation services along with a full range of emergency and outpatient care to patients of all ages in Lyon County and surrounding areas in East Central Kansas.  Newman Regional Health offers 24/7 care with a newly renovated, state-of-the-art 19-bed emergency room and 10-bed Clinical Decision Unit.  With a mission  to   improve health in the community by providing high quality care and a vision  to be a valued, trusted partner and regional provider of exemplary services,  Newman Regional Health receives recognition as a top Critical Access Hospital each year. 

For more information regarding our organization, please visit our webpage at 

COMMUNITY & REGION

Emporia is located in the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills and is home to over 33,000 people.  It is a perfect community to get out and enjoy the outdoors through scenic drives, cycling, disc golfing, or fishing and hunting.  Emporia is also kid-centric with parks and activities through the Emporia Recreation Center and Emporia Main Street.  Culture and nightlife are rich with arts, theatre, and music, as well as local breweries and wineries.  Visiting the downtown Emporia Historic District is truly a unique shopping and great food experience.  Emporia is home to the Emporia State University Hornets and the Flint Hills Technical College Wranglers.    

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