ER Physician - Neighbors Emergency Center
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Emergency Medicine Physician
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Description
Altus Community Healthcare has incorporated 5 brands, with 31 facilities across various locations in Texas. ACH has many low volume, freestanding emergency centers, running 24 hours daily.
Description
Altus Community Healthcare has incorporated 5 brands, with 31 facilities across various locations in Texas. ACH has many low volume, freestanding emergency centers, running 24 hours daily.
Incorporated 5 brands include - Altus / Austin Emergency / Exceptional / STAT Specialty / Neighbors
This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective emergency medical care across specified locations while aligning with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Focus is on providing high-quality patient care as part of a healthcare team.
Location:
All Texas locations
Job Type
- Full Time Physician – commitment obligations of 144 hours/month
- Part Time Physician – commitment obligations of 72 hours/month
- PRN Physician – commitment obligations of 24 hours/month
Responsibilities
- Immediate Evaluation and Diagnosis:
Assess patients’ medical conditions upon arrival in the emergency room. - Administering Treatments:
Provide urgent medical treatments, including performing necessary surgical procedures. - Stabilization:
Ensure patients are stabilized before further treatment or transfer to other medical departments. - Collaboration:
Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, paramedics, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care. - Diagnostic Tests:
Interpret various diagnostic tests - Communication:
Communicate effectively with patients and their families about diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans. - Record Keeping:
Document and maintain detailed records of patients’ visits, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. - Professional Development:
Stay updated with advancements in emergency medicine and participate in ongoing professional development activities
The KPI framework is divided into three primary categories, each focused on enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, and provider engagement.?
- Quality KPIs :
Quality KPIs prioritize patient experience and clinical outcomes. Each metric is tied to a specific goal. - Throughput KPIs:
Throughput KPIs evaluate operational efficiency, specifically the speed and smoothness of patient flow in the facility. - Citizenship KPI :
The Citizenship KPI rewards contributions that enhance the overall team dynamic, which, while intangible, can significantly influence workplace morale and performance.
Requirements
- Completed residency with at least 2 years of ER experience
- Active Texas State Licensure
- BLS/PALS/ACLS/ATLS
- Experience preferably in a free-standing emergency department or urgent care setting.
- Experience managing multiple clinical sites and leading cross-functional teams
- Medical degree from an accredited medical institution or program
- Deep knowledge of current medical practices, procedures, and equipment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work and think quickly in a high-stress environment
- Board Certification is preferred but not a requirement
- An Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine background (preferred)
- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Health Care Provider - Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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