Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job TitleEmergency Medicine PhysicianDutiesHelpKey Clinical ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive evaluations, stabilization, and treatment for all ED patientsOrder and interpret appropriate routine diagnostic studiesCollaborate with primary care, subspecialists, and inpatient teams for safe transitions of careSupervise and provide clinical oversight to ED nurses and advanced practice providersDeliver care aligned with American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Model for the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine standards and facility capabilitiesSupport EMS programs and provide medical direction for pre-hospital care when appropriateEnsure clinical practice is consistent with EMTALA, Joint Commission standards, OIG requirements, VA directives, VISN guidelines, HIPAA, and all applicable policiesParticipate in both facility and departmental quality and performance-improvement initiatives, including peer review and patient safety activitiesTeaching & Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise, teach, and evaluate students, residents, fellows, and PA/NP learners in assigned to the Emergency DepartmentProvide clinical and professional oversight aligned with VA policies and academic affiliate expectationsPromote excellence in emergency care through supervision, clinical reasoning mentorship, medical decision making, and coaching on procedures and patient safetyAdministrative & ProfessionalParticipate in clinical performance measures, chart reviews, and process improvementAttend required meetings and complete all mandatory trainingsMaintain timely, thorough medical documentationSupport facility accreditation readiness, compliance reviews, and emergency preparednessServe on committees and contribute to facility-wide initiatives as assignedVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingWork Schedule: Monday-Friday with shared rotation of nights, weekends, and holidays