Emergency Medicine Physician

Location: Charlie Norwood VA Health Care System, th Street, Augusta, GA 30901 Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly qualified Emergency Medicine Physician for the Augusta, GA Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while delivering high-quality care to our military community.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Certification:
•   Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
•   Accreditation: Degree must be accredited by one of the following:
•  Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association
•  Association of American Medical Colleges
•  Liaison Committee on Medical Education
•  Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association
•  Any accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and ACGME at the time of degree completion
•   For foreign medical graduates, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met the requirements for certification and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate.
•   Internship/Residency: Must have successfully completed an approved program accredited by one of the following:
•  Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
•  Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association
•  Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training). For purposes of this requirement, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Licensure & Certification:
•   Board Certification: Must be Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
•   Continuing Medical Education (CME): Provide copy of current CME
•   Licensures: Must possess a current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Island.
•   DEA: Required for those writing prescriptions for controlled substances.
•   NPI: Registration certificate National Provider Identifier (NPI).
•   Basic & Advanced Life Support Certifications: (must be hands-on, through AHA)
•   Basic Life Support (BLS)
•   Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Experience:
•  Must be Board Certified in Emergency Medicine or have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an Emergency Department setting. Additional Requirements:
•   U.S. Citizenship: Required
•   English Proficiency: Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively
•   Physical Capability: Must be physically capable of performing duties, including standing and/or sitting for extended periods
•   Training: Electronic Health Record educational trainings completed annually
•   Liability Insurance: The Federal Tort Claims Act does not cover Contractor or Contractor s physician(s). When a Contractor or Contractor s physician(s) has been identified as a provider in a tort claim, the Contractor shall be responsible for notifying their legal counsel and/or insurance carrier. Key Responsibilities:
•  Employment of the principles of emergency care for life/limb threats, resuscitation and stabilization, triage, diagnosis, and disposition.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of minor wound care, respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, burns, musculoskeletal trauma, dermatological illness, ENT, eye and urological problems.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of minor procedures such as local infiltration anesthesia, incision and drainage, simple laceration repair, nail trephination, electro-coagulation, nasal cautery, gastric lavage, bladder catheterization, peripheral venous line insertion, and spinal immobilization.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders (including trauma) of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel and colon rectum and anus, liver and biliary tree and pancreas.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of cardiovascular disorders (including trauma) involving cardiac failure, differential diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac structural disorders, cardiac rhythm and conduction defects, pericardial disorders, disease of peripheral arteries and veins, shock, and cutaneous disorders.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders caused by antigens, organisms and other foreign substances such as reactions of hypersensitivity; reactions from venoms, bites and stings; reactions caused by infectious agents; disorders due to chemical, drug and physical agents; and disorders associated with the environment to include barotraumas, near drowning, electrical injury, hypothermia and radiation injury.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of the hematopoietic system such as anemia, coagulopathy and management of acute neoplastic disease complication.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of endocrine, metabolic and nutritional natures relating to acid-base disturbances, adrenal, parathyroid and thyroid disturbances.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of the head and neck (including trauma) involving the ears, nose, oral cavity, larynx/trachea, face and vestibular system.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders (including trauma) of the eye involving the lids and lachrymal apparatus conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, internal aspects of the globe and orbit.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment, and management of emergent disorders (including trauma) of the musculoskeletal system involving shoulder girdle, upper extremity and hand, lower extremity and foot, thorax, and vertebrae and arthropathies.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders (including trauma) of the nervous system including cerebral edema, coma, cranial nerve disease, cerebro-vascular disease and infection.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of psychiatric origin including depression, anxiety reactions, suicide and psychosis.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent respiratory disorders including pulmonary, infection, trauma, neoplasia, metabolic and complications of cardiovascular disease.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent renal and urologic disorders including acute/chronic renal failure, infections, obstructive uropathy and hematuria and trauma.
•  Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent OB/GYN disorders such as trauma, infection and pregnancy (ectopic and intra-uterine).
•  Suture minor lacerations.
•  Major procedures shall be performed in the facility emergency department when safe and appropriate to do so for procedures such as central venous line placement, arterial catheter placement, emergency chest tube or needle thoracostomy to relieve tension pneumothorax, peritoneal lavage, defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, proctoscopy/anoscopy, pericardiocentesis, simple closed fracture and dislocation reduction, arthrocentesis, local/regional anesthesia, moderate and/or deep procedural sedation, pericardiocentesis, temporary pacemaker placement, chest tube thoracostomy and cricothyroidotomy.
•  Stabilization and transfer: When ED patients require a level of care higher than can be reasonably provided within the capabilities of the facility, the contractor s physicians shall provide appropriate stabilization prior to, or in concert with, transfer to a medical facility able to provide the level of care required.
•  Contractor s physician(s) shall review all admissions to inpatient hospital care recommended by Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner). Every admission to inpatient care shall have a person-to-person hand-off/hand-over from the admitting Provider to a responsible member of the admitting team. Nurse Practitioners will consult with a physician prior to admission.
•  Consultation and Referral Responsibilities: Contractor s physician(s) shall provide consultation with and instruction to referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for procedures so that the most expeditious and clinically appropriate care can be provided. Contractor s physician(s) shall determine the appropriate course of treatment and communicate in person or by phone with the referring clinicians.
•  Contractor s physician(s) shall initiate appropriate social work referrals for all identified homeless veterans and for patients who do not have primary care providers, but who appear regularly in the ED.
•  Orthopedic devices: Contractor s physician(s) shall apply, or directly supervise the application of, orthopedic devices such as splints and braces to stabilize orthopedic injuries . click apply for full job details