Emergency Medicine Physician - Veteran-Centered Care Leader

Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50–55 days PTO/year

Federal pension & 401(k) with VA match

CME up to $1,000/year

Tail coverage Malpractice

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Sacramento, CA seeks an Emergency Medicine physician to join the Sacramento VA Medical Center (Mather, CA) team. You will deliver independent emergency care for acute and urgent needs, while also supervising residents and students in a fast-paced, team-based ED.

We welcome board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians, or Family Practice/Internal Medicine clinicians with substantial EM experience.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine physician.
• Or Family Practice/Internal Medicine physician with substantial Emergency Medicine experience.
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to Veteran-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive Emergency Medicine care, including diagnostics, treatment planning, medication management, and specialty consultations.
• Perform histories, physicals, diagnostic evaluations, order placement, medication reconciliation, and EMR documentation within CPRS.
• Maintain timely compliance with learning plans, mandatory training (ACLS, Moderate Sedation, Airway), clinical reminders, and safety protocols.
• Oversee rotating residents and students, ensuring high-quality teaching and supervision.
• Utilize EDIS for flow tracking and participate in monthly ED provider meetings.
• Champion preventive care, coordination of care, reduced delays, and appropriate resource utilization.
• Demonstrate high standards of customer service, communication, professionalism, and veteran-centered care.
• Follow VA policies for Infection Control, Environment of Care, Emergency Preparedness, and safety reporting.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Tools

CPRS

EDIS

ACLS

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Sacramento, CA seeks an Emergency Medicine physician to join the Sacramento VA Medical Center (Mather, CA) team. You will deliver independent emergency care for acute and urgent needs, while also supervising residents and students in a fast-paced, team-based ED.

We welcome board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians, or Family Practice/Internal Medicine clinicians with substantial EM experience.