BAYHEALTH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN

Job Description

Job Description

If you are passionate about the chance to develop your career, make a meaningful impact, and shape your future, we may have the perfect 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 roles, which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k)/403(b) Matching Plans
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Options for Disability and Life Insurance
• On-Site Child Care Services
• Educational Reimbursement Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• J1 Visa Sponsorship
• 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 deliver comprehensive care to patients of all ages who arrive at the emergency department. Their main responsibilities 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 think and act swiftly to make preliminary diagnoses and decide on suitable treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform immediate evaluations and manage emergency patients upon arrival.
• Assess patients efficiently to determine their conditions and maintain departmental flow.
• Order necessary medical tests and develop treatment plans based on results.
• Create effective care plans for patients.
• 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 necessary paperwork, including prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate medical records for patients.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure patients receive required treatments.
• Complete patient charts in the EPIC system within 72 hours of patient interaction.
• Review and co-sign charts received from Advanced Practice Clinicians within 72 hours.
• Submit monthly availability for scheduling within the established timeframe.
• Maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, and educational requirements, including annual training.
• Review all medical reports (laboratory and radiology) related to patients.
• Attend staff and committee meetings unless working, post-night shifts, or with an excused absence.
• Perform any additional 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 more information or to submit your CV, please reach out to our recruitment team.

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