Career Center

Summary:

The primary function of an Emergency Department Physician (MD or DO) is to work under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Medicine, providing medical care to patients of all ages presenting to the Emergency Department (or in certain situations, at other areas on the hospital grounds). Emergency physicians work collaboratively with other members of the Emergency Department staff including but not limited to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, technicians, and other ancillary members of department. Emergency physicians will also interface with community medical providers, hospitalists, and EMS providers.

Training/License:

*Current New York State License to practice medicine

*Active unrestricted DEA license to prescribe medications

*Completion of at least three years of post-graduate training in Emergency Medicine

*Board certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine

*Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills listed in the delineation of privileges for Emergency Department Physicians

*Minimum of 50 hours of approved CME annually

Responsibilities:

* In the absence of the Director of the Department, the E.D. physician on duty is responsible for the operation of the department and provides medical direction to all staff.

* Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad array of acute and non-acute medical and psychiatric conditions in patients of all ages presenting for care in the Emergency Department.

* Work collaboratively with on-site emergency department non-physician providers (PAs/NPs)

* Order and interpret clinically appropriate tests

* Perform procedures within the scope of practice and expertise as defined by the delineation of privileges for emergency physicians

* Consult with private physicians and/or hospitalists concerning patients in the Emergency Department

* Provide safe discharge, admission, or transfer dispositions of patients in the emergency department

* Coordinate outpatient referral and follow-up care plans for patients being discharged from the emergency department

* Communicate diagnosis-specific education to patients and families/guardians.

* Coordinate inter-facility transfers for patients in need of services not offered at Good Samaritan Hospital

* Provide medical control to paramedics and ambulance personnel.

* Supervise medical, PA, NP, and/or EMT/paramedic students during clinical practice in the emergency department setting

* Use an electronic medical record (EMR) to document patient encounters in a timely fashion, place orders for patient care, and view results

* Maintain current emergency medicine knowledge and skills though independent study, continuing medical education, and maintenance of board certification

* Maintain current certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS/ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), plus any other certifications, as required by the Medical Staff Office

* Practice emergency medicine in an ethical manner consistent with contemporary, evidence-based practice guidelines

* Exhibit professionalism in the healthcare facility at all times

* Participate in medical staff, department, and hospital affairs as applicable

* Abide by departmental and hospital initiatives for practice quality and performance improvement

* Understand basic principles of documentation, coding, billing, and practice expense costs

* Maintain knowledge and compliance with major federal and New York state regulation that affect the practice of emergency medicine, including, but not limited to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996