Emergency Department Physician
Newport-VT-05855-United States
Position Description
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To provide leadership and management for the emergency department in partnership with the Emergency Department (ED) nursing manager.
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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.
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To work cooperatively and supportively with the other clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure availability, quality, and effective use of services.
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To monitor community needs and provide significant input into the EMS system and disaster planning.
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Assist the Medical Director in quality improvement projects.
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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
BE or BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
VermontMedical License
BLS current
ACLS current
ATLS current
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