Emergency Medicine Physician - Impactful Patient Care

St. Luke's University Health Network; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network invites applications for an Emergency Medicine physician to care for patients in the emergency department. The physician will advocate for patients within the medical care system and collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality care.

The role includes providing emergency care, participating in policy development, and supervising mid-level providers. Fluency in Spanish is desirable; board certification or eligibility within one year is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
• Board certification in occupational medicine, family practice, emergency medicine or internal medicine or eligible and certified within one year of hire.
• Fluency in Spanish language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency medical care and follow-up evaluations.
• Assists with development, implementation, and revision of policies and procedures affecting medical practice, judgement, and quality of occupational health services.
• Coordinates work with physicians and staff and provides coverage to other emergency medicine locations.
• Supervises Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
• Performs and directs medical quality improvement activities.
• Acts as a liaison with the medical community.
• Orders and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Initiates referrals and consultations as needed.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine

Board certification or eligible within one year

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network invites applications for an Emergency Medicine physician to care for patients in the emergency department. The physician will advocate for patients within the medical care system and collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality care.

The role includes providing emergency care, participating in policy development, and supervising mid-level providers. Fluency in Spanish is desirable; board certification or eligibility within one year is required.