Physician - Emergency Room jobs in Alexandria, VA

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Emergency Medicine Physician is responsible for providing high-quality care to all patients seeking care in our emergency departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs directed histories and physical exams on ED patients
• Writes orders for laboratory, EKG, and imaging studies
• Orders appropriate treatment including IV fluids and medications
• Performs procedures such as wound management, splinting, incision and drainage, epistaxis control, and others specified by delineation of privileges
• Requests consultation as indicated by patient's clinical presentation and acuity
• Communicates with primary and consulting physicians
• Performs urgent and emergency procedures as dictated by the clinical presentation and EM core content
• Makes patient dispositions to home, inpatient admission, or transfer as clinically indicated
• Generates clear and complete patient records on every patient encounter
• Generates clear and complete discharge instructions, prescriptions, and follow up information for discharged patients
• Supervises MEMN APPs in accordance with MEMNs APP Oversight Policy
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Attends departmental and medical staff meetings
• Fulfills usual medical staff responsibilities in accordance with bylaws

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon practice needs.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Degree from an accredited medical school
• Successful completion of accredited residency in EM
• Board certification or board eligibility in EM

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to fluently read and speak English
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Skilled in interpersonal communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with patients and families
• Ability to de-escalate tense situations and agitated patients

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and utilize verbal communication/listening skills. The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 30 pounds, bend, twist, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the site Clinical Director