Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Title

Evaluation and management of acute and urgent medical, surgical, psychiatric, and behavioral conditions in adult patients.

History and physical examinations appropriate for emergency assessment

Order, interpret, and perform diagnostic tests including but not limited to: laboratory studies, electrocardiograms, radiographic imaging (e.g., plain films, CT scans, ultrasounds as needed for emergency diagnosis)

Formulate treatment plans, initiate therapy, and monitor responses

Perform and supervise emergency procedures including, but not limited to:

Advanced airway management (including intubation)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support

Central and peripheral venous access

Thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture

Wound management and laceration repair

Fracture/dislocation reduction and splinting

Incision and drainage of abscesses

Chest tube placement and needle thoracostomy

Cricothyrotomy

Emergency cardiac pacing

Procedural sedation and analgesia

Triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity

Consult with and refer to specialty services as clinically indicated

Initiate and coordinate patient admission, transfer, or discharge

Order and prescribe medications including controlled substances within the scope of emergency medicine

Provide oversight and supervision to Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, residents, medical students, and nursing staff as assigned

Participate in quality assurance, patient safety, and process improvement activities

Work Schedule: Full-time. Shifts will include rotating on-call schedule. Coverage may include day, evening, weekend and holiday coverage.