Emergency Medicine Physician

Description Specialization:Emergency MedicineJob Summary:Methodist Hospital Northeast is recruiting skilled and dedicated emergency medicine physicians to join our collegial team at Methodist Nacogdoches Freestanding ED in San Antonio, Texas.Qualified Candidates: ?Must be BC/BE in EM (MD or DO) and EM residency trainedPossess strong communication skillsExpertise in the evaluation and management of acute medical emergenciesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and decision-making skillsIncentive/Position Details:?8,000 annual volume with 10% pediatric casesDedicated pediatric exam room24 hours of physician coverage with 12 hours of Advanced Practice Provider coverageBC/BE in EM (MD or DO) and EM residency trainedPALS certification1099 position status- up to 120 hours per month Meditech EMRMethodist Nacogdoches Freestanding ED and Methodist Healthcare System:Emergency services team is fully trained and equipped to handle a variety of adult and pediatric conditions. Radiology, full-service laboratory and telemetrySpecific on-site diagnostic equipment includes: 64-slice CT scanner, dedicated x-ray suite, ultrasound and telemetry equipmentImmediate intervention for serious emergencies where treatment time is critical with quick transfer capabilities to any Methodist Healthcare facility24-hour monitoring and testing of patients, such as chest pain casesUse of a Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) to allow staff to electronically transmit any diagnostic image from the Methodist ER Nacogdoches to any Methodist credentialed physician’s office, specialist or any Methodist hospital emergency room for seamless follow-upClinicians are specially trained and certified in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), as well as trained in pediatric care guidelines following our Methodist Children’s Hospital standardsAll of the equipment needed to treat pediatric patientsDesigned pediatric exam room to create a welcoming environment for young patientsDirect access to consult with pediatric specialists at Methodist Children’s Hospital, and if necessary, coordinate seamless patient transfers to the hospital with a specially trained pediatric teamSan Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This?growing?city?offers?big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax