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Emergency Medicine Physician (Per Diem) - Pottstown Hospital

Tower Health, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States, 19464


Job Summary:

Pottstown Hospital , is seeking a Residency trained

Emergency Medicine Physician

to join our very experience Emergency Medicine team. This is a per diem position for a rotating day/evening/weekend shift schedule.Highlights of the Emergency Department:45,000+ patient visits annually26-bed main ED with 8 fast-track bedsEPIC EMR System WideClose-knit and welcoming group of physicians with support hospital leadershipSupportive and engaged nursing staff and close relationships with consultantsEasy admission process with health system employed Hospitalist ServicesDedicated, experienced and dependable advanced practitioner support24/7 back-up in the following sub-specialties:

CardiologyGeneral SurgeryOrthopedicsENTUrologyRadiologyAnesthesiaNeurology/NeurosurgeryNephrologyOMFS

The Benefits We Offer:Competitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceRetirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.Malpractice insuranceCME time and moneyH1B & Green Card SupportSupportive health system to advance goalsPottstown Hospital

is a 213-bed facility with a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care, to name a few. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We're 1,150 healthcare professionals strong. We deliver compassionate, safe, quality care. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.Located in Pottstown, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care. Pottstown Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. Its cancer program is nationally recognized. The hospital also is a Primary Stroke Center; Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement; and Heart Failure and Chest Pain certified. Its Emergency Room, which is second busiest in Montgomery County, sees more than 45,000 patients a year.The Community:Pottstown

and the greater

Philadelphia

area offers excellent schools, affordable homes, colleges, and parks plus a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, sporting attractions and social amenities all within driving distance to shore points, Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC. Pottstown offers extensive arts and culture, shopping, nightlife, and dining experiences! Bordering close to the Schuylkill River and French Creek with multiple outdoor recreational areas in Oaks and French Creek State Park, with hundreds of trails for exciting adventures. Minutes from historic sites such as Valley Forge National Historical Park, to world-class shopping centers in King of Prussia and Exton, there is a wide offering of attractions for families of all ages.VideosPottstown Hospital Cancer CenterPottstown Hospital CardiologyWebsites:Montgomery County, PA Official WebsiteValley Forge and Montgomery CountyContact Name: Kenneth "Nick" NicholsContact Email: Kenneth.Nichols@towerhealth.orgContact Phone: 484-628-6581Qualifications:Requirements:MD or DOLicensed to practice medicine in PennsylvaniaBoard Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency MedicineD or DO; Board Eligible or Board Certified; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship.Overview:Tower Health

is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of

Reading Hospital

in West Reading;

Phoenixville Hospital

in Phoenixville;

Pottstown Hospita l in Pottstown; and

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

in Philadelphia.

Tower Health

has partnered with

Drexel University College of Medicine

to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for

Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health . The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition,

Reading Hospital

is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.