Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description:Healthcare Talent Support is a nationwide healthcare recruitment company. We are actively seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a long term opportunity in Twentynine Palms, CA.Status: W2 or 1099Schedule:12-hour shifts, between the hours 6am - 6:30pm and 6:00pm - 6:30am, which shall include an uncompensated 30 minute meal break.Single physician coverage with 2 RNs, 1 corpsmanSummary:Are you passionate about providing immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations? As an integral member of this facility, you will be responsible for providing high-quality emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses or injuries. With state-of-the-art medical equipment, and a supportive team. About the opportunity:Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for your own professional practice.Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.Actively participate in the commands Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinical staff members. Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, MHS Genesis and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives, and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.About the facility:Our 22-bed hospital facility offers an array of services, including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia, OB/GYN, and Psychiatry.Radiology services, such as X-rays, CT imaging, and ultrasonography, are available 24/7, with MRI imaging accessible on weekdays.Specialty services, including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, ENT, Neurology, Urology, and more, are affiliated with NMRTC San Diego and available for phone consultation 24/7.You'll have the convenience of an in-house Laboratory and Pharmacy accessible around the clock.Our 9-bed Emergency Department is your stage for critical care, with no Fast-track.Handling 9,000-9,200 annual patient encounters and an average daily census of 25 patients per day, you'll be at the forefront of healthcare excellence.Our 12-hour, single-coverage staffing schedule ensures exceptional care, with 2 RNs and 3 Corpsmen on every shift.With low acuity cases predominating, most chief complaints are triaged as ESI 4 or 5. In CY2022, our admission/transfer rate stood at just 5.3%.Requirements:Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical schoolBoard certification in Emergency MedicineValid state medical license and DEA registrationCompletion of an accredited residency program in Emergency MedicineExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively connect with patients, families, and medical staffAbility to handle high-pressure situations and make time-sensitive decisionsProficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems