Emergency Medicine Physician

Role: Emergency Medicine Physician providing urgent and potentially life-saving care to Veterans at a VA Medical Center Emergency Department. Key Responsibilities Assessment and Stabilization: Rapid evaluation and stabilization of Veterans with acute illnesses, injuries, or chronic condition exacerbations, including ordering labs, imaging, and initiating treatment.Emergency Procedures: Performing airway management, CPR/ACLS, wound repair, fracture management, and procedural sedation.Care Coordination: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams such as cardiology, surgery, and psychiatry; working with nurses and social workers for comprehensive Veteran-centered care.Case Management: Managing a range of medical and psychiatric emergencies like chest pain, stroke, trauma, suicidal ideation, and substance withdrawal, addressing Veteran-specific health needs.Disposition: Deciding on discharge, admission, or transfer, providing follow-up instructions, medications, and warning signs.Documentation & Compliance: Accurate record-keeping in the VA Electronic Health Record and adherence to policies and standards.Disaster Response: Participating in hospital-wide disaster planning, drills, and emergency responses. Qualifications & Skills Strong assessment, stabilization, and emergency procedural skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.Experience managing broad emergency cases, including medical and psychiatric conditions.Knowledge of VA policies, procedures, and compliance standards.Commitment to Veteran-centered, compassionate care.