BAYHEALTH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN

Job Description

Job Description

If you are passionate about personal growth, making a meaningful impact, and shaping your future, we may have the perfect career opportunity for you. Interested in discussing further?

Our organization stands as the leading healthcare provider in Central and Southern Delaware, featuring hospitals in Dover and Milford, along with a dedicated Emergency Department in Smyrna and a combined Emergency Department and Urgent Care facility in Milton. We provide diverse practice environments across Kent and Sussex Counties. The Kent Campus is conveniently located just 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, while our Sussex Campus is a mere 30 minutes from the beautiful Delaware beaches.

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions, which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Options for Disability and Life Insurance
• On-Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• J1 sponsorship available
• A variety of Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Positions are available in Dover, Milford, Smyrna, and Milton, Delaware.

Status: Full-Time, 80 Hours

Shift: Variable

General Overview:

Emergency physicians are responsible for delivering comprehensive care to patients of all ages who arrive at the emergency department. Their main duties include resuscitating or stabilizing patients and directing them to the appropriate medical departments. They work collaboratively with specialists and other emergency department staff. Emergency physicians must assess a wide range of conditions, often with limited information, and must be adept at making quick decisions to establish a preliminary diagnosis and determine the best treatment approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct immediate evaluations and manage emergency patients upon arrival.
• Assess patients efficiently to determine their condition and maintain departmental flow.
• Order necessary medical tests and develop treatment plans based on results.
• Create effective patient care strategies.
• Refer patients to the appropriate specialists as needed.
• Ensure patient stability before transferring them to the relevant department for further assessment.
• Provide discharge instructions and relevant documentation, including prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate medical records for patients.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure patients receive required treatments.
• Complete patient charts in EPIC within 72 hours of the patient visit.
• Review and co-sign charts received from the APC within 72 hours.
• Submit monthly availability for scheduling within the established timeframe.
• Keep licenses, certifications, and education current, including annual training.
• Review all medical reports related to patients, including laboratory and radiology findings.
• Attend staff and committee meetings unless working, on post-night shifts, or excused.
• Perform any other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Required Education, Credentials, and Experience:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine; completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency.
• Credentials: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine; Physician MD; DEA Diversion Control Division; Physician - Controlled Substance Registration or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) licensure.
• Experience: Completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency is required.

For further information or to submit your CV, please reach out to our recruitment team.

You can also apply directly for this position through our application portal.

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