Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute illness or injury in the emergency department. This role requires rapid clinical decision-making, management of high-acuity and undifferentiated patients, and coordination of care across multiple specialties to ensure timely, high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
• Perform emergency medical procedures, including airway management, resuscitation, procedural sedation, wound management, and fracture stabilization, consistent with training and privileges
• Rapidly assess and prioritize patients based on acuity and clinical urgency
• Interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, imaging, and electrocardiograms
• Initiate stabilization, treatment, and disposition plans, including admission, transfer, or discharge
• Collaborate with consulting services, nursing staff, EMS, and ancillary teams
• Participate in trauma, stroke, STEMI, and sepsis response protocols, as applicable
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives
• Supervise and educate residents, advanced practice providers, and learners, as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited emergency medicine residency program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility
• BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification as required

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures
• Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities
• Ability to perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care

Work Environment

• Emergency department within an acute care hospital
• Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move continuously throughout clinical shifts
• Manual dexterity for emergency procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and rapid response

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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