ER PHYSICIAN - AUSTIN ER - MUELLER - $205/hr

ER Physician Opportunity

This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective emergency medical care across specified locations while aligning with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Focus is on providing high-quality patient care as part of a healthcare team.

Location: 1801 E. 51st St., Building H, Austin, TX 78723

Job Type:

• Full Time Physician commitment obligations of 144 hours/month
• Part Time Physician commitment obligations of 72 hours/month

As an ER Physician, you will be responsible for providing immediate medical attention to patients who require emergency care. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure best possible patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Immediate Evaluation and Diagnosis: Assess patients' medical conditions upon arrival in the emergency room.
• Administering Treatments: Provide urgent medical treatments, including performing necessary surgical procedures.
• Stabilization: Ensure patients are stabilized before further treatment or transfer to other medical departments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, paramedics, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Diagnostic Tests: Interpret various diagnostic tests
• Communication: Communicate effectively with patients and their families about diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans.
• Record Keeping: Document and maintain detailed records of patients' visits, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with advancements in emergency medicine and participate in ongoing professional development activities

Performance KPI: The KPI framework is divided into three primary categories, each focused on enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, and provider engagement.

• Quality KPIs: Quality KPIs prioritize patient experience and clinical outcomes. Each metric is tied to a specific goal.
• Throughput KPIs: Throughput KPIs evaluate operational efficiency, specifically the speed and smoothness of patient flow in the facility.
• Citizenship KPI: The Citizenship KPI rewards contributions that enhance the overall team dynamic, which, while intangible, can significantly influence workplace morale and performance.

We offer competitive hourly rates, which include Observation/Holiday pay and a robust benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are a dedicated and compassionate ER Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply mail-to: View email address on click.appcast.io

Requirements:

• Active Texas State Licensure
• Completed Residency in any Specialty
• One year of Emergency Medicine or an Emergency Medicine Residency
• PALS/ACLS/ATLS (BLS preferred)
• Experience in a free-standing emergency department or urgent care setting (preferred)
• Experience managing multiple clinical sites and leading cross-functional teams
• Medical degree from an accredited medical institution or program
• Deep knowledge of current medical practices, procedures, and equipment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work and think quickly in a high-stress environment
• Internal, Family or Emergency Medicine backgrounds are preferred

Altus Community Healthcare