Emergency Room Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Emergency Room Physician

• Environment: Fast-paced emergency care with performance metrics (e.g., door-to-EKG time, ultrasound in pregnancy, Troponin TAT)

Description

Provide emergency care for patients of all ages, including assessments, exams, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment planning. You will perform common emergency procedures, write prescriptions, and arrange follow-up in accordance with in-house protocols while supporting mid-level providers on shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical (H&P) and physical examinations

• Treat patients with mild to moderate complaints

• Make quality medical decisions and generate treatment plans

• Interpret diagnostic testing results (lab, imaging, EKG)

• Write appropriate prescriptions

• Perform typical ER procedures (e.g., I&D, sutures, pelvic exams)

• Arrange appropriate follow-up within the facility or with specialists

• Review and plan care based on outside diagnostic results

• Serve as a resource for mid-level providers

• Provide quality patient care while maintaining door-to-provider time of less than 30 minutes

• Use critical thinking and in-house protocols to avoid unnecessary admissions

• Use organizational software to reference prior patient records and protocols

• Support the Facility Leader and Medical Director as a positive team player

• Follow information security policies and actively report on performance

Requirements

• 5+ years of recent Emergency Room experience

• State MD or DO license

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)

• Active DEA license

• ACLS certification

• Clear and active FL license

• Successfully credentialed within each facility performing shifts

• Ability to pass Level 2 background screen and drug test

• Ability to perform job duties in a busy environment (standing, walking, lifting)

• Able to stand and work up to a 12-hour shift

• Legible English writing, clear English speaking, and proficient English reading

• Ability to travel between local facilities (50-mile radius) to cover shifts (helpful)

• Ineligible if currently employed by or affiliated with medical marijuana clinics

Benefits

• Flexible schedule (hours vary)