Physician, Emergency Medicine

As an Emergency Physician, you will provide emergency medical care to patients at our four Health First Brevard County Hospitals and at future free-standing emergency rooms. This is a pivotal role within a physician-owned organization that provides seamless care to both adult and pediatric patients. As the ED Physician, you will provide clinical oversight of Emergency Department patients assigned to care, as well as collaborate with hospital staff working in the Emergency Department during the shift.

Schedule: Various shifts covering the facilities, 24-hour shifts, 7 days per week

Schedule: Various shifts covering the facilities 24-hour shifts, 7 days per week

Summary of service delivery expectations

• Serve as a physician for Emergency Department patients with oversight of care for assigned patients during assigned shifts.
• Assess, plan, and direct care of assigned patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and imaging as appropriate.
• Coordinate home care needs/orders with unit nursing staff/Case managers.
• Perform documentation of services provided and clinical course for Emergency Department patients in the electronic health record (EPIC).
• Coordinate hospital admission of patients with NP/PA-C, MD Hospitalist service. Document Bridge orders for patients being admitted to the hospital.
• Coordinate transfers of patients to a higher level of care when needed, obtaining an accepting physician at the transfer facility
• Provide medical screening exams to patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Performing medical evaluations and formulating a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for urgent and emergent care within the scope of emergency medicine.Leading the medical management of the patients in our emergency departments by working closely with a team of AHPs, nurses, and technicians.Documenting your clinical evaluation and treatment in the electronic health record.
• Working closely with the Medical Director and other clinical team members to ensure all policies are adhered to and that you deliver quality care in an innovative setting.
• Ensuring best practices are followed so patients and family members are comfortable, patiently and professionally answering any questions they have, and using patient-centered empathetic communication at all times.
• Contribute to team effort by working collaboratively.
• Exhibit strong clinical skills and superb technical skills.
• Comfortable with the emergency department and urgent care patients.
• Ability to be adaptable and work in a fluid, multitasking environment.
• Strong process and organizational skills.

Education and experience

• Have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited MD program and have completed all clinical requirements and Residency.
• Licensure as a Medical Doctor in the State of FL
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Emergency Medicine.
• ATLS, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.
• DEA license required.
• Excellent clinical care and patient satisfaction in the emergency department
• Emergency Medicine, Board Certified or eligible (Required)

Physical demands

Ability to walk or stand for long periods.

Ability to move heavy patients and equipment.

Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping.

Normal or corrected vision and hearing.

Reaching and bending, including reaching above shoulder height.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.

Ability to perform shift work including working 12 hour shifts

Ability to communicate with employees, patients, and visitors.

Ability to remain calm under stress.

Analytical skills

Ability to evaluate a situation and provide the necessary duties and expertise to manage an emergency situation.

Ability to assess, plan, and direct patient care.

Ability to communicate well within the department and with the other departments.

Ability to communicate well with agencies that bring patients to the Emergency Department, including EMS, Law Enforcement, and other agencies.

Ability to communicate well with transfer facilities to obtain services for patients who need a higher level of care.

Working conditions hazards: Exposures to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to X-ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high-pitched noises

Exposure to communicable diseases

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and body fluids

Gaseous Risk Exposure: Use of a fitted respirator

Physical working environment

Well-lighted, well-ventilated work areas.

Work under stress and in conditions typical of a hospital.

Special demands

Ability to work both cooperatively and independently, to work efficiently under stress, to utilize sound professional judgement in establishing priorities and intervening in urgent and emergent patient care situations.

Ability to promote a positive public image of the Hospital by communicating in a polite, tactful, and professional manner with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.