Emergency Department Physician at hcsautomation3 – Newport, Vermont

Position Description

• To provide leadership and management for the emergency department in partnership with the Emergency Department (ED) nursing manager.
• To work cooperatively and supportively with the members of the medical staff to provide emergency services for all patients who present to the emergency department.
• To work cooperatively and supportively with the other clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure availability, quality, and effective use of services.
• To monitor community needs and provide significant input into the EMS system and disaster planning.
• Assist the Medical Director in quality improvement projects.
• Provide 12 hour shift coverage in a community hospital ED setting. Treat patients to ensure proper injury care and disease diagnosis, request necessary tests and follow-up visits. As necessary, stabilize patient and coordinate the transportation of patient to tertiary care centers. Coordinate admissions into the hospital.

Cover 3, 12 hours shifts per week. The shifts are on a rotating basis with 50% day shifts and 50% night shifts.

Requirements

1. BE or BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
2. VermontMedical License
3. BLS current
4. ACLS current
5. ATLS current