Physician - MD or DO - Emergency Room
Job Description
Position Summary
A Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital, is seeking an MD or DO for a permanent, full-time, full-spectrum, emergency physician opening. This is an opportunity to join a progressive rural health care organization and work with an experienced medical staff consisting of five Medicine Physicians, two Nurse Practitioners, one General Surgeon, and two CRNAs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the BMHD.
- Provide immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with urgent or emergent medical conditions.
- Perform stabilization procedures and interventions, including airway management, resuscitation, and trauma care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory studies to support clinical decision-making.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, ancillary services, advanced practice providers, consultants, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe, coordinated, and effective patient care.
- Refers patients to specialty providers for consultation and treatments as needed.
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills in order to perform their duties.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Determine the need for hospital admission, observation, transfer, or discharge with appropriate follow-up care and instructions.
- Document all patient encounters, clinical decisions, and procedures accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.
- Participates in quality control protocols and chart review.
- Is supportive and professional with all staff at all times.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and state and federal regulations.
- Keeps clear documentation of continuing education hours.
- Participate in on-call coverage as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule
- Work schedule consisting of 8 shifts of emergency room coverage a month, based on ER needs
Compensation and Benefits Package
- Competitive Salary
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Vacation + Holidays
- Generous CME Package
- National Health Service Corps and Internal Loan Repayment Opportunity
- Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance
- Great work-life balance and amazing place to live
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of medical procedures and methods, including general knowledge of medications and drug classifications. Ability to communicate effectively with the healthcare professionals, public, customers, and staff.
- Licensure as an MD, DO, or NP in the State of Oregon.
- Current or ability to obtain BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS certification.
- Attend or complete required annual trainings.
- Maintain continuing medical education as required by licensure