Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute illness or injury in the emergency department. This role involves the management of undifferentiated, high-acuity patients across all age groups and requires rapid clinical decision-making, procedural expertise, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of emergent medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
- Perform emergency procedures including airway management, resuscitation, procedural sedation, wound care, fracture stabilization, and point-of-care ultrasound, consistent with training and privileges
- Rapidly assess patient acuity and prioritize care based on clinical urgency
- Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, imaging, and electrocardiograms
- Initiate stabilization, treatment, and disposition plans including admission, transfer, or discharge
- Participate in trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and cardiac arrest response protocols as applicable
- Collaborate with nursing staff, consultants, EMS, and ancillary services
- Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives
- Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, 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
One of the following training pathways:
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency ORCompletion of an accredited Family Medicine residency with an Emergency Medicine fellowship
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine or Board-certified in Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine fellowship training
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensureDEA registration or eligibilityBLS and ACLS required; ATLS and PALS as required by department
- Skills and Competencies:
- Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures
- Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage high-acuity and high-stress clinical environments
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care
Work Environment:
Emergency department within an acute care hospital or freestanding emergency facility Shift-based scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements:- Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously throughout clinical shifts
- Manual dexterity for emergency and bedside procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and emergency response
