What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Physician position at TribalEM?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries. This role involves rapid assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment in a fast-paced emergency care setting. The physician will work closely with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Schedule
- Approximately 10 shifts per month
- 12-hour shifts
- Day: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Night: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Approximately 120 hours per month
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
- Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging.
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of emergency medical conditions.
- Provide emergency interventions, including airway management, trauma care, wound care, suturing, IV therapy, and resuscitation.
- Manage critically ill and injured patients and coordinate care with appropriate specialists.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, radiology, surgery, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Participate in patient triage and help maintain efficient patient flow.
- Accurately document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record.
- Provide patients and families with education regarding diagnoses, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Follow HIPAA, infection control, patient safety, and clinical practice standards.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, case reviews, and other departmental initiatives.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ABMS-recognized residency in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
- Board certification and maintenance of certification in the appropriate specialty.
- Active and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLScertifications.
- Strong emergency medicine and inpatient clinical skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a community hospital setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered and culturally responsive care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center.
- Experience managing high-acuity and critically ill patients.
- Familiarity with CT, laboratory, and other diagnostic studies.
- Experience with quality improvement, case review, or clinical research.
- Knowledge of CPT coding and emergency medicine billing practices.
Schedule & Hours
Approximately 10 twelve-hour shifts per month, with day and night shift options. The schedule may include approximately 120 hours per month depending on the assigned shifts.
Pay: $125.00 - $199.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 28.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Loan repayment program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $125 - $199