Emergency Physician

Emergency Physician

The ER Physician shall maintain a continuous vigil within the immediate confines of the Emergency Department in order that services are readily and immediately available.

Shall obtain a medical history, perform a physical examination as appropriate to the presenting problem, formulate a diagnosis of the patient's problem, and secondary diagnosis, as required, to treat the patient.

Render immediate medical services to those patients determined as emergent.

The ER Physician will request and interpret laboratory and radiologic tests, as necessary, for diagnosis.

Provide and order medically indicated treatment.

Interpret x-rays and electrocardiograms.

Suture minor lacerations and treat uncomplicated fractures.

Refer patients as appropriate to routinely scheduled clinics of the Outpatient department. Render initial assessments of which Emergency Department/Urgent Care Patients will require transfer to a tertiary care center and consult the appropriate physician on-call who in turn will render the final decision concerning transfer and arrange transfer, if indicated.

The ER Physician responds to in-hospital emergencies while on duty

Shall be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine with no less than 2 years of 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).

The Emergency Physician will work primarily in a hospital setting, with frequent interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. This position may require working irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Emergency Physician may also be required to respond to emergencies and provide on-call support as needed.