What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Physicians - Austin Emergency Center position at Altus Community Healthcare?
Description
Physicians can simply send a resume directly to: Careers@AustinER.com
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.
Locations: 2020 E. Riverside Dr., 1801 E. 51st St.
Job Type
Responsibilities
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are a dedicated and compassionate ER Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to:
Careers@AustinER.com
Requirements
Physicians can simply send a resume directly to: Careers@AustinER.com
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.
Locations: 2020 E. Riverside Dr., 1801 E. 51st St.
Job Type
- Full Time Physician – commitment obligations of 144 hours/month
- Part Time Physician – commitment obligations of 72 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
- 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.?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are a dedicated and compassionate ER Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to:
Careers@AustinER.com
Requirements
- Completed residency with at least 2 years of ER experience
- Active Texas State Licensure
- BLS/PALS/ACLS/ATLS
- Experience in a free-standing emergency department or urgent care setting (preferred)
- 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
- Internal, Family or Emergency Medicine backgrounds are preferred