ER Physician

USGP; North Carolina; On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

USGP is seeking an Emergency Physician to serve military members, families and veterans at Fort Bragg, NC. The role requires a Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathy, board-certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine, and current NC license with DEA registration.

Active BLS/ACLS/ALS/PALS and at least 3 years of ER experience are required. The position includes full-time and contract components with relocation options and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required with Emergency Medicine training.
• Active BLS, ACLS, ALS and PALS certifications.
• 3 years ER experience in the last 3 years.
• Residency trained/board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical examinations and initial management for routine, urgent and emergent illnesses.
• Stabilize patients and coordinate with hospital services per MTF procedures.
• Prescribe medications per formulary and document care in medical records.
• Ensure credentialing, quality control and compliance with AR 40-66 and related regulations.

Skills

MD/DO credential

Emergency Medicine

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certified/eligible in EM

Medical license (NC)

DEA certification

Job description

USGP has an opportunity for a PHYSICAN to provide services to our military service members, their families, and veterans within the EMERGENCY ROOM at FORT BRAGG, NC.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: Doctorate of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy
• (DO).
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: An active BLS, ACLS, ALS, and PALS through the American Heart Association
• Experience: 3 years of experience as an ER Physician within the last 3 years (Residency training will qualify as experience!)
• Board Certification: Residency Trained/Board Certified (BP/BC) or

Residency Trained/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine. Non-Residency Trained/Board Certified physicians will be considered, but are not preferred.

• Licensure/Registration: Must have a valid NC State License to practice medicine and a current DEA Certificate or Controlled Drug Substance Number
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a federal background check
• Must be able to work overnights. Full-time availability is preferred but not required

Specific Duties:

• Emergency Medical Physician shall perform and provide medical examination and treatment as required by the MTF and Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine. The Emergency Medical Physician shall be responsible for providing immediate evaluation and management of routine, urgent and emergent illness as they occur.
• Emergency Medical Physician shall have sufficient specific training in Emergency Medicine and shall be able to adequately assess, diagnose, stabilize and treat diseases and injuries to include, but not limited to the following: Skin, Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat, Mouth, Teeth, Neck, Cardiovascular System, Pulmonary System, Gastrointestinal System, Lymphatic System, Musculoskeletal System, Genitourinary System, Reproductive System, Psychiatric Disease, Central Nervous System, Endocrine System, and Peripheral Nervous System. The Medical Officer/Physician shall be able to recognize those conditions beyond his/her level of training and/or experience and treat and/or consult a physician in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Emergency Medical Physician performing services under this contract shall have sufficient training and experience to be able to adequately perform credentialed medical procedures to include, but not limited to the following: Administer intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications; Anoscopy; Arthrocentesis (excludes hip); Burn management; Cultures (throat/wound); Ear irrigation; Eye irrigation; Foreign Body Removal (rectal, extremity and uncomplicated ear/nose); Incision and drainage of abscesses & thrombosed hemorrhoids; Ingrown toenail removal initial interpretation of radiographs; Initial management of, envenomations and exposure to hazardous materials; Initial management of orthopedic extremity injuries, uncomplicated (splints); Interpret laboratory results; Laceration repair, complex (excludes flexor tendon repair and repair of neurovascular damage), Laceration repair (simple); Local Anesthesia (topical/ infiltration) and Regional Anesthesia (digits); Nebulizer treatment; Ocular tonometry, fluorescein and slip lamp examination; Perform venous puncture for laboratory studies; Secure and maintain an adequate airway; Secure and maintain adequate intravenous access by peripheral routes; Suture Removal; Wound care (evaluate and direct management).
• Collect and record, in proper format, medical and social historical data appropriate to the patient’s condition. Perform a general physical examination. Record the findings in proper format and determine medical qualification for various purposes.
• Become familiar with the hospital formulary and prescribe pharmaceuticals according to the drugs listed. The Pharmacy Service will provide instruction to all prescribing providers on substitutions of generic drugs. Generate and maintain proper medical records on beneficiaries to whom treatment is provided IAW AR 40-66, Medical Records and Quality Assurance Administration. All records generated in-the performance of this contract remains the property of the government.
• Follow the established operating procedures of the MTF and clinics where services are provided. Providers shall participate in the quality control activities of the MTF to include the quality control activities established for each department or clinic the provider works

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• ER: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• PALS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Bragg, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)