Emergency Medicine Physician, Clinical Associate (PRN)

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician, Clinical Associate (PRN) to provide comprehensive clinical services. This role involves patient care in hospital and clinic settings, alongside responsibilities in research, education, and public advocacy. The ideal candidate will be a fully licensed M.D. with expertise in emergency medicine and a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed and credentialed on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical and timely clinical services.
• Oversee medical care teams and patient management.
• Conduct relevant research and participate in advocacy initiatives.

Skills

Current principles and methods for medical evaluation

Diagnosis and treatment procedures

Legal and ethical standards

Quality and safety standards

Commitment to Continuing Medical Education

Supervision and training of clinical staff

Education

Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree from an accredited medical school

Job description

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Job Description - Emergency Medicine Physician, Clinical Associate (PRN) (250001KE)

Description

The Emergency Medicine Physician (CA) will be responsible for patient care in hospital and clinic settings, as well as engaging in research, educational, and advocacy initiatives as directed by the Division Chief and/or Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree from an accredited medical school. Fully licensed and credentialed on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center.
• Required Skills/Knowledge: Current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment; legal and ethical standards; independent patient assessment; ethical patient communication; supervision and training of clinical staff; quality, safety, and infection control standards; commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Functional Accountabilities

Commitment to World-Class Care

• Provide ethical, professional, and timely clinical services; participate in family-centered care and communicate compassionately.
• Oversee medical care teams, manage patient care, refer to specialists, and provide on-call services as assigned.
• Utilize escalation policies appropriately, improve care continuity, and maintain effective communication with team members and community physicians.
• Set clear expectations for trainees and ensure a safe care environment.

Commitment to Advocacy

• Participate in advocacy initiatives, contribute to public policy, educate patients and families, and engage in health promotion activities.

Commitment to Research

• Conduct relevant research, enroll patients in studies, review manuscripts, publish findings, and seek research funding when applicable.

Commitment to Education

• Engage in medical education programs, supervise trainees, and contribute to educational efforts at various levels.

Commitment to Quality & Compliance

• Follow policies and procedures, ensure proper documentation, participate in quality improvement, and report errors to enhance patient safety.

Location and Organizational Details

Primary Location: District of Columbia, Washington
Work Site: CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, 20010

Position Status: Regular (R), PRN

Salary Range: $150,000 - $450,000

Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace policy, including restrictions on recreational and medical marijuana use.