Emergency Room Physician FTE; shifts

Description

The emergency department (ED) provider provides ED services within the scope of practice of his/her specialty; adheres to all treatment, procedure, and medication guidelines as directed by hospital policies and state or Federal laws; conducts self in a professional manner, strictly following confidentiality policies and working cooperatively, supportively, and respectfully with other staff, providers, patients, and families; regularly evaluates provider performance, providing constructive feedback and realistic expectations.

Licensed in the state of Washington as a physician. Holds an unrestrained DEA license. Is Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine or Board certified/eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with greater than 2 years of ED experience.

Maintains up to date BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications.

Has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively; delegates and coordinates through leadership skills.

Has the ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and educational levels, i.e. patients, families, employees, physicians, and staff.

MD or DO physician

Minimum of 2 years in an Emergency Department as a provider.

ACLS, PALS, BLS and ATLS are required upon hire and remain current.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; delegate and coordinate through leadership skills. Demonstrate professional behavior. Participate in continuing education and demonstrate motivation for continued self-improvement. Able to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and education levels; patients, families, employees and physicians etc.

Standard precautions

May be required to work any shift in emergencies.

May be required to work any day of the week.

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This person spends 95% of their time in a temperature controlled space. The potential for exposure to bio-hazardous agents or exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potential infectious agents is high. This position requires contact with patients and staff under a wide variety of circumstances. This person is subject to varying and unpredictable situations, many interruptions, long irregular hours, multiple calls and inquiries, meetings, travel and night-time shifts.

Works in the Emergency Department which encompasses a variety of patients (i.e. pediatric, psychiatric, geriatric, orthopedic, medical, surgical, detox and cardiac patients). Occasional stress during emergency situations.

Hourly range of $182 to $231 DOE

Benefits include annual leave (vacation and holidays) in the amount of 200 hours accrued per year. Sick Leave in the amount of 96 hours accrued per year. CME dollars up to $4000 per year, Medical, dental and vision insurance coverages, profit sharing plan, 403b and 457 deferred compensation plans and life insurance.