ER Physician - Express ER Harker Heights

About the role

This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective emergency medical care across specified locations while aligning with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Focus is on providing high-quality patient care as part of a healthcare team.

Job Type

• Full-Time Physician – commitment obligations of 144 hours/month
• Part-Time Physician – commitment obligations of 72 hours/month
• PRN Physician – commitment obligations of 24 hours/month

Responsibilities

• Immediate Evaluation and Diagnosis: Assess patients’ medical conditions upon arrival in the emergency room.
• Administering Treatments: Provide urgent medical treatments, including performing necessary surgical procedures.
• Stabilization: Ensure patients are stabilized before further treatment or transfer to other medical departments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, paramedics, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Diagnostic Tests: Interpret various diagnostic tests
• Communication: Communicate effectively with patients and their families about diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans.
• Record Keeping: Document and maintain detailed records of patients’ visits, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with advancements in emergency medicine and participate in ongoing professional development activities

Performance KPI

• Quality KPIs: Prioritize patient experience and clinical outcomes. Each metric is tied to a specific goal.
• Throughput KPIs: Evaluate operational efficiency, specifically the speed and smoothness of patient flow in the facility.
• Citizenship KPI: Rewards contributions that enhance the overall team dynamic, which can significantly influence workplace morale and performance.

Requirements

• Completed residency in any specialty
• At least 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience or an Emergency Medicine Residency
• Active Texas State Licensure
• Current PALS/ACLS/ATLS Certifications (BLS preferred)
• Experience in a free-standing emergency department or urgent care setting (preferred)
• Experience managing multiple clinical sites and leading cross-functional teams
• Medical degree from an accredited medical institution or program
• Deep knowledge of current medical practices, procedures, and equipment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work and think quickly in a high-stress environment
• Internal, Family or Emergency Medicine backgrounds are preferred