Physician - Emergency Department .45 FTE

Emergency Department Physician

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.45 / 18 / 1st Shift (United States of America)/3rd shift. Shifts are 12 hours and a combination of 0730-1930 and 1930-0730.

Primary Functions: Assess, diagnose, manage, and treat patients of any age who present to the Emergency Room with any symptom, illness, injury, or condition. Responsible for ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, including laboratory studies, diagnostic images (x-rays), and electrocardiographic examinations. Render services necessary to ameliorate minor illnesses or injuries and stabilize patients with major illnesses or injuries and determine if further care is necessary. Can administer medications and request consultations by qualified persons. May write brief admission orders but will not participate in the long-term care of patients on an inpatient basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Exemplifies the highest qualities of professionalism at all times. Exemplifies a team approach in the Emergency Room. Strives to meet community needs by providing compassionate and personalized health care services as outlined in our mission statement. Adheres to policies and procedures related to the Emergency Room and Medical Staff Bylaws. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains strong clinical skills for professional competence in the Emergency Room. Maintains and expands knowledge related to the Emergency Room through continuing educational opportunities. Maintains appropriate documentation on medical records and charts on a timely basis. Notifies the Medical Director of the Emergency Room of any concerns regarding patient care, safety issues, supplies, or equipment concerns or suggestions. Participates in and attends Annual Employee Performance Appraisal. Returns documentation for yearly hospital required educational requirements (e.g. MAP training, Certified Donor Requestor, Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training, carelearning.com). Attends Emergency Room Physician monthly meetings (>80%), Medical Staff meetings, and other assigned committee meetings (>75%).

Minimum Requirements: Must be currently licensed by the State of Iowa as a Physician with current DEA registration and State of Iowa Controlled Substances Act registration. Must be Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine. One year of previous experience as an Emergency Department Physician preferred. Must be accepted for Medical Staff membership. Must be able to possess professional liability insurance. Must remain current in educational training and credentialing requirements. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required. Must possess valid certifications as determined by hospital privilege delineation. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English. Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes, and forms. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, format, and clerical procedures. Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of supervision. Skilled in utilizing computer software and online systems. Skilled in operating office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public. Ability to make decisions requiring interpretation and judgment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interpret institutional and other policies accurately. Ability to gather, analyze, and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records. Ability to use discretion in obtaining and releasing factual and confidential information. Ability to organize work flow. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements: Sitting Approximately 25% of shift. Standing Approximately 50% of shift. Walking Approximately 25% of shift. Lifting Approximately 25 pounds. Twisting Infrequent. Bending Infrequent. Squat/Kneel Not a requirement.

Waverly Health Center