ER PHYSICIAN

Navajo Health Foundation; Ganado (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Health Foundation in Ganado, AZ seeks an Emergency Medicine physician to provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, and care in the ER. The role requires triage, emergency lifesaving treatments, and coordination with nursing staff in a hospital setting.

Mandatory qualifications include MD/DO, AZ license, DEA, ACLS/PALS/ATLS certifications, and 3+ years of related experience. Board eligibility or certification in a medical subspecialty is preferred for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and current medical license.
• At least three years of directly related emergency medicine experience.
• Current Arizona medical license and active DEA certification.
• ACLS, PALS and ATLS certification (or Emergency Medicine Residency).
• Board certification or eligibility in designated medical subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients in the ER.
• Perform triage and emergency lifesaving treatments per ACLS, PALS, ATLS protocols.
• Direct patient care including physical exams, assessments, and treatment in the ER.
• Prescribe medications and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Admit patients to hospital as needed.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents in specialty activities.
• Direct and coordinate patient care activities of nursing staff as required.
• Follow departmental policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Participate in policy review and health promotion programs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of records.
• Contribute to team effort and related results.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Triage & critical care

Team leadership

Clinical decision making

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ganado, AZ 86505

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Health Care

Position Summary: Provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within the emergency room. Maintains confidentially of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide triage and emergency lifesaving treatments including airway management (RSI – Endotracheal intubation), tube Thoracotomy, and all other procedures necessary to carry out protocol’s as outlined in ACLS, PALS, ATLS.
• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for patients in the emergency room.
• Provide direct patient care in emergency room settings.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Admit patients to hospital as appropriate.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical clinic or patient care unit.
• Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participate in policy and procedure manual review and update.
• Participate in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of records.
• Contribute to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree.
• At least three (3) years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Current State of Arizona License in the designated area of Medical Subspecialty.
• Current Federal DEA certification.
• ACLS certified, PALS Certified, and ATLS or in substitution of an ATLS a completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
• Board Certified or eligible for Board certification in designated area of Medical Subspecialty.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program and background investigation.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Advanced working knowledge understanding of current principles, methods, and procedures for delivery of medical care within designated area of medical sub‑specialty.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with vendors and co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making.
• Ability to speak the Navajo language and/or familiarity with the Navajo Way.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to demonstrate “excellence in everything”, and continually seek improvement in results.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as Power Point).
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to reach and grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a medical office or hospital setting with exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment, exposure to latex products on a routine basis.