What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician position at Hire Our Heroes Veteran Job Board?
Job Description
Job Title:
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician – VA Health System
Location:
Augusta, GA
Job Type
Full-Time | Emergency Medicine | Federal/VA Healthcare
About The Role
The Augusta GA Health Care System is actively seeking a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our high-performing Emergency Department team. This position plays a critical role in providing high-quality, lifesaving care to our nation's Veterans.
We are looking for a skilled physician who thrives in high-acuity settings and values teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate service. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while enjoying the benefits and stability of a federal health system.
Key Responsibilities
Job Title:
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician – VA Health System
Location:
Augusta, GA
Job Type
Full-Time | Emergency Medicine | Federal/VA Healthcare
About The Role
The Augusta GA Health Care System is actively seeking a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our high-performing Emergency Department team. This position plays a critical role in providing high-quality, lifesaving care to our nation's Veterans.
We are looking for a skilled physician who thrives in high-acuity settings and values teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate service. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while enjoying the benefits and stability of a federal health system.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage acute and life-threatening emergencies.
- Perform advanced emergency procedures: intubation, central line placement, cricothyrotomy, pericardiocentesis, and more.
- Supervise and provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the VA's electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and peer review activities.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, Veteran-centered care.
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
- Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
- Minimum 5 years of recent ED experience preferred.
- BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Valid DEA registration (if prescribing controlled substances).
- Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Completion of Focused Provider Practice Evaluation (FPPE) upon hire.
- Quarterly OPPE evaluations.
- Compliance with ACEP guidelines for emergency care.
- Annual HIPAA training and VA EHR competency required.
- Serve a mission-driven population—our nation’s heroes.
- Access to federal benefits, paid time off, and professional development.
- Work within a team-oriented, multidisciplinary ED setting.
