Emergency Physician

Emergency Department Physician Opportunity

Here in Augusta, we just feel good about the community – Augusta, Georgia known worldwide as the home of the Masters golf tournament, Augusta has plenty of things to do year-round. Located on Georgia's eastern boarder across the Savannah River from South Carolina, Augusta is a dynamic city filled with outdoor adventure, historic sites, a thriving arts community and much, much more. History comes alive at the Augusta Museum of History, the Augusta Canal Discovery Center and the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson. Enjoy a nature ride through Phinizy Swamp Nature Park or explore the Augusta Canal National Heritage area during one of their daily boat tours offered year-round. Immerse yourself in art and culture at the Morris Museum of Art or at live performances at the historic Imperial Theatre, Mill Theater or Le Chat Noir. Shop in locally owned boutiques and stores along Broad Street, in the historic Summerville neighborhood and in Surrey Center. Eat at Augusta's best locally owned restaurants, and enjoy classic Southern fare, tapas with an international twist, gourmet burgers and farm-to-table dishes. Augusta most certainly has a bit of everything for everybody!

About the Facility – Augusta VAMC

The VA Augusta Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Southeast Network. They are an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 7, which includes medical centers and clinics in Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. This facility provides primary care and specialty care services, including mental health services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury treatment, and more. Facility Address: 950 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901

ED Physician Responsibilities

• Emergency physicians shall provide immediate medical evaluation, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of patients who present for care in the ED. "Present for care" includes patients referred to the Emergency Department by other medical providers in the VA Healthcare Facility system (such as outpatient clinics, outlying clinics, ED Fast Track, inpatient, etc.).
• Shall provide professional advice to other VA providers with regard to professional management of patients in their fast-track portion of the Emergency Department as well.
• Shall cover the range of emergency room care typically provided in an urban civilian practice of similar size.
• It is an estimated 95% direct patient care, 5% estimated administrative responsibility not involved in direct patient care.
• The following list is an example of the types of cases, but is not all-inclusive:
  • Major trauma, including fractures of multiple extremities, stab wounds, open wounds of the chest and abdomen, head trauma, suspected spine injuries, lacerations, amputations.
  • Major medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, shock.
  • Obstetrical emergencies such as deliveries of single or multiple births, acute pregnancy complications, vaginal bleeding.
  • Pediatric emergencies, including neonatal resuscitations.
  • Acute psychiatric problems, including suicide attempts.
  • Lower-acuity complaints including viral illnesses, other infections, minor orthopedic problems, minor trauma, alcohol abuse (i.e. "urgent care" patients).
  • Other miscellaneous medical problems both acute and chronic.

ED Physician Requirements

• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in any other U.S. State or Territory.
• Shall be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine with no less than 2 years full-time ER experience in a high-volume ED.
• Must be MD or DO and be capable of treating patients of all ages.
• Must have a current DEA.
• Must have and maintain current certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS by way of an American Heart training program (AHA or Red Cross).

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.