Emergency Medicine Physician
About the role
Join our close-knit team of 9 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers at WTH – Dyersburg Hospital, with support from a clinical performance nurse. Our cohesive team has built strong, enduring relationships, offering a stable and collaborative work environment. Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools. Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.
Qualifications
- Board-certified/eligible in emergency or family medicine with emergency medicine experience.
- Ability to manage a high volume of complex cases, including critical interventions such as intubations, central lines, and trauma care.
- J1 visa candidates invited to apply, access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts.
Responsibilities
Manage a 16-bed emergency department, seeing approximately 75 patients per day. Care for patients in critical conditions, from motor vehicle collisions to violent crimes, with a focus on chest tube placements, intubations, and trauma care.
Scheduling
- 24 hours of physician coverage complemented by 2-12 hour APP shifts/day (9a-9p and 2p-2a).
- Access to a broad range of specialized services, including cardiology, pulmonology, general surgery, urology, GI pediatrics, OB, radiology, anesthesiology, nephrology, and endocrinology.
Living and Working in Dyersburg
Dyersburg offers a relaxed lifestyle with affordable housing, strong schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place to live and work.
Compensation
- Competitive salary with benefits that reflect your skills and experience.
Career Path
- Practicing
- Single-site Leadership
- Multi-site Leadership