Job Summary:

The Emergency Room (ER) Physician is a highly skilled medical professional responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the emergency department. This position involves working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, providing emergent care to individuals with acute illnesses or injuries. ER Physicians collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and specialists, to ensure the best possible care for patients. 

characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:

Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: 

Perform thorough evaluations of patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions and emergencies. 

Collect comprehensive medical histories and conduct physical exams. 

Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., lab work, imaging studies, ECG). 

Identify urgent medical needs and prioritize treatments accordingly. 

Emergency Care and Treatment: 

Provide immediate care for life-threatening injuries or conditions (e.g., trauma, heart attacks, strokes). 

Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments as necessary. 

Perform life-saving procedures, including intubation, defibrillation, and wound care. 

Manage patient stabilization and prepare patients for transfer to appropriate care units or specialists. 

Collaboration and Communication: 

Work closely with emergency department nurses, paramedics, specialists, and support staff. 

Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses and treatment plans. 

Coordinate patient care with other healthcare providers, ensuring continuity and effective follow-up. 

Consult with specialists or transfer patients when necessary for specialized care. 

Respond to rapid response emergencies on the acute care unit and throughout the hospital as needed. 

Promotes and maintains good public relations on behalf of the hospital and assists the hospital in attaining goals established regarding patient/employee/physician satisfaction in connection with the delivery of clinical services. Emergency Physicians will be “goodwill ambassadors” of the hospital. 

Emergency Procedures and Interventions: 

Perform emergency procedures, such as chest tube placement, intubation, central line insertion, and fracture reduction. 

Assist in resuscitations (e.g., CPR, trauma management). 

Ensure patient safety and comfort during emergency interventions. 

Documentation and Record Keeping: 

Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including patient histories, clinical findings, treatment plans, and progress notes. 

Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in documentation and confidentiality. 

Education and Training: 

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior medical staff, residents, and medical students. 

Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with medical advancements and ER best practices. 

Lead or participate in departmental meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives. 

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety: 

Adhere to hospital protocols and emergency department standards to ensure high-quality care and patient safety. 

Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures. 

Participate in patient safety initiatives, audits, and performance evaluations. 

Monitor and reduce risks related to patient care, reporting incidents as necessary. 

Cooperates with the hospital in implementing new procedures, controls, and systems to promote and facilitate quality, cost controls, reimbursement functions, standardization of products and equipment, and any other requests made by the hospital. 

Reports to the hospital, on an as-needed basis, material concerns about the quality of care, delay in delivery of medical services to patients, or any patient concerns.      

knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics:

• Must demonstrate reliability and a sense of urgency in completing tasks quickly and in a timely manner.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must maintain knowledge of sanitation and food handling standards.
• Must perform as a universal worker, being able to assist in all areas if needed.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must show respect for patients, families, and fellow employees in all actions.
• Must have a high degree of integrity.
• Must respect the resources of the organization.
• Must follow all infection control procedures and guidelines according to the policy manual.
• Must present professionally in proper uniform according to Employee Handbook.
• Must demonstrate attention toward quality service.
• Must respect all patients’ rights according to Federal and State Regulations.
• Must maintain confidentiality according to Federal and State Regulations.
• Must follow all Organizational policies and procedures.
• Must participate in continuing education as required.
• Must possess adequate equipment skills to complete daily work tasks.
• Must have excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must exhibit flexibility and be able to perform successfully when challenged by changing workflow priorities.
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations.
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM.
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in respectful and cooperative manner.
• Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform a wide range of medical procedures under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for patient care and team collaboration.
• Strong leadership abilities, particularly in high-stress situations.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Knowledge of medical software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

education, experience, licenses:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. 

Completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine. 

Licensure and Certifications: 

Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine (preferred) by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM). 

Alternatively, Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM), OR Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP) 

Valid state medical license and DEA registration. 

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (or equivalent). 

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), preferred 

physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

work environment:

Employee is responsible for performing duties in an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.  The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

safety:

Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.

LECOM Health’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $70 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost. The Health System also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer match after completing one year of service.

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