Emergency Medicine Physician

Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician to provide high-quality, acute care in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in managing urgent and emergent medical conditions and be committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver emergency medical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of urgent and life-threatening conditions

• Administer critical interventions, including resuscitation and stabilization procedures

• Perform both minor and major procedures such as laceration repair, wound care, endotracheal intubation, and central line placement

• Manage complex clinical presentations such as cardiac events, trauma, neurological crises, and respiratory emergencies

• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests, lab results, and imaging studies

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care

• Provide clinical oversight and consultation to physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs)

• Accurately document all care activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

• Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA, VA policies, and patient safety standards

• Participate in quality improvement and performance monitoring initiatives

Qualifications:

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Emergency Medicine (strongly preferred)

  • Physicians Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine must have at least 2 years of recent emergency department experience within the last 5 years

• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required

• Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements prior to the start of work

• Proficiency in emergency medicine procedures and experience managing a high-acuity, high-volume ED

• Familiarity with VA EHR systems (e.g., CPRS/VISTA or Oracle Cerner) preferred

Work Schedule:

• The Emergency Department operates 24/7, 365 days/year

• Physicians must be available to work day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts on a rotating basis

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

• Demonstrated leadership in high-pressure clinical settings

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Commitment to continuous learning and excellence in care delivery