Emergency Medicine Physician (5)

Lyndon Baines Johnson Tropical Medical Center; Tafuna, Fagaʻalu (AS, AS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Tropical Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to provide critical care in the ER. The role involves healthcare coordination and treatment of acute conditions while ensuring patient safety and education.

Applicants should hold an MD from an accredited medical school and ideally have five years of clinical experience. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 – $85,000 and requires licensure eligibility in American Samoa.

Qualifications

• MD or MBBS required, eligible for medical licensure in American Samoa.
• Five years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide definitive care to patients in emergency settings.
• Administer treatments and coordinate healthcare delivery.
• Maintain medical records and participate in clinical research.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency medicine

Health care coordination

Clinical assessment

Education

MD from an accredited medical school

Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine

Job description

LBJ TROPICAL MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

May 19, 2026

The Department of Human Resources is accepting applications for the following position.

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician (5)

Department: ER Department

Reports to: Chief of Emergency Medicine

Salary: $70,000 – $85,000

Specialty Summary

Provides definitive care to undifferentiated patients at the point of first contact (ER/Non-Urgent). Advocates for the patient in coordinating the use of the entire health care system to benefit the patient. The Physician shall perform medical histories and physical examinations; assess patients’ medical/surgical conditions; administer treatments in conformity with the approved protocol; advise and counsel patients concerning medical problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the entry point for patient’s medical and health care needs.
• Treats individuals and families by integrating behavioral, biomedical, and clinical sciences and providing comprehensive care.
• Care provided includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Performs a directed history and physical examination pertaining to the patient’s presenting complaint, reviews patient records to determine health status, and makes an assessment therefrom; determines final diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Identifies normal and abnormal findings in history and physical exam. Orders appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies.
• Maintains adequate medical records (Electronic Health Records/Carevue).
• Refer cases, when indicated to other services for hospitalization or follow-up in specialty clinics.
• Writes prescriptions as permitted by the Protocol approved by the Board of Medicine.
• Instructs and counsels patients or legal guardians regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, such as diets, social habits, medications, and the nature and treatment of their injury or illness and required follow up.
• Assists in clinical research and quality audits.
• Actively participates in one LBJ hospital committee outside of regular clinical duties.
• Actively participates in CME conferences attended by Medical Staff.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Will be assigned to Emergency Department /Non-Urgent Care for 8‑hour or 12‑hour shifts weekly. Additional shifts performed in the ED per the approved ED schedule will be eligible for compensatory payment pursuant to LBJ Tropical Medical Center Human Resources Personnel Policy and Administration Manual section 11.0423. All ER/Non‑Urgent Care hours are scheduled. There is no “call” associated with ED/Non‑Urgent Care.

Position Qualifications

• MD from an accredited medical school or MBBS from an accredited foreign school.
• Prefer a Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in American Samoa.
• Internship, Residency and Fellowship preferred but not required.
• Five years of clinical experience preferred.

Application forms are available at the Office of Human Resources, or you may email [e-mail] for more information.