What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Physician position at Willapa Harbor Hospital?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician to provide urgent and comprehensive care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in emergency medicine, demonstrating proficiency in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across a broad spectrum of acute conditions. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring safety, and improving health outcomes. The Emergency Medicine Physician will be responsible for managing complex cases efficiently while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and professionalism.
Duties
- Perform thorough patient evaluations, including physical examinations, medical history assessments, and diagnostic testing to determine urgent health issues.
- Provide immediate treatment for acute illnesses and injuries, utilizing advanced skills in airway management, trauma care, and pain control.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems effectively to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
- Interpret medical imaging such as CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals across specialties including cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (Ob/Gyn), radiology, surgery, and others to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Manage emergency procedures such as suturing, intubation, IV infusion, and advanced airway techniques while adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and hospital protocols to protect patient privacy and safety.
- Participate in clinical research or quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing emergency care practices.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and follow-up care plans.
Experience
- Post-residency experience in emergency medicine within a Level I or Level II trauma center is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or similar platforms for documentation and order entry.
- Extensive inpatient experience managing acute care cases across diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, and critically ill patients.
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic radiology interpretation, medical imaging modalities (CT scans, ultrasounds), and interventional radiology procedures is advantageous.
- Proven ability to perform advanced airway management techniques and critical care interventions in high-pressure situations.
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, specialists in anesthesiology, cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, psychiatry, pathology, infectious disease specialists, among others.
- Knowledge of hospital protocols related to triage procedures, trauma management, post-operative care (PACU), hospice & palliative medicine considerations, and acute pain management strategies.
- Familiarity with medical coding (CPT/ICD) for accurate documentation of procedures performed during emergency visits.
- Prior involvement in clinical research or quality improvement projects focusing on emergency medicine practices is desirable but not mandatory.
This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes through prompt decision-making and compassionate care delivery. Join our team committed to excellence in emergency medicine practice!
Pay: $215.00 - $230.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $215 - $230