Emergency Medicine Physician

Job TitleJob duties will include but are not limited to:Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients presenting to the Emergency Department.Performs endotracheal intubation when clinically indicated.Manages ventilatory support for critically ill patients.Places and manages central venous catheters.Conducts Emergency Medicine telemedicine visits with Veterans as needed.Provides clinical education and supervision for Health Profession Trainees in the Emergency Department.Maintains capability for possible faculty appointment with the University of Washington.Delivers high-quality, patient-centered acute care across variable tours (days, weekends, nights).Coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe evaluation, stabilization, and disposition.Applies evidence-based practices and remain current with Emergency Medicine standards.Documents all clinical encounters accurately in the medical record.Participates in department process-improvement and patient-safety initiatives.Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members during high-acuity situations.Provides rapid stabilization for trauma, cardiac, neurologic, and other life-threatening emergencies.Ensures compliance with VA policies, Title 38 requirements, and Emergency Medicine service expectationsVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Work Schedule: Variable, 10 hours, Days, Weekends, NightsTelework: Ad-HocCompressed Schedule: AuthorizedRecruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not AuthorizedEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting