Physician Emergency Medicine

About the Role

Examines, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic medical conditions; develops treatment plans and manages patient health issues in accordance with established protocols. Uses current evidence-based guidelines in creating diagnostic and treatment plans. Provides compassionate care which addresses social determinants of health. Maintains accurate electronic health records of patients and completes documentation in a timely manner.

Physicians will rotate between Madras, Prineville, and Redmond and must maintain credentials at all facilities.

Schedule

A 1.0 FTE is defined as 1,440 hours per contract year or 120 hours per month. Shifts are variable in length and split between day, swing, and night shifts. Call coverage is required; call is typically not on-site, but the physician must be ready and available to come in for a surge or to cover an ill physician. Call pay is included in the contract.

Coverage on weekends, holidays, and nights is required by staffing needs. Physicians must be able to work in a single-coverage Emergency Department environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and other disorders within Emergency Medicine.
• Manage acute, emergent medical conditions and injuries, including lacerations and some fracture care.
• Participate in patient education and promote patient wellness.
• Perform minor surgical procedures.
• Analyze reports and findings; order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images.
• Order, prescribe, and/or recommend drugs, biologicals, or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures.
• Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Promote coordinated care, good health, and illness prevention.
• Cooperate with other physicians and caregivers to ensure optimal patient care.
• Be available to furnish patient care services at all times during assigned shift coverage of the emergency department.
• Document all patient care within the EMR and complete all necessary tasks for timely and accurate billing in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in meetings and assist in policy formation.
• Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity.
• Keep all licenses and certifications current and unrestricted; maintain active privileges at St. Charles Health System hospitals.
• Create a healing environment that supports the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Deliver first-rate customer service and patient care in a professional, timely, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Educate, counsel, and assist patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities, and preventive behaviors.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; support corporate integrity efforts.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine.
• Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine; must become board certified within seven years of residency if not certified at time of application.
• Current license as MD/DO.
• Unrestricted Federal DEA number.
• Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare/Medicaid or other federal/state governmental health care programs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving requirements.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience in hospital practice environments providing care in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience using EMR software.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills to interact with a diverse population.
• Experience working in a team environment and ability to collaborate with health care professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of active practice in Emergency Medicine.
• Federal DEA number registered in Oregon.
• Epic EMR software experience.