Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at St. Luke's University Health Network

MyStethi, LLC; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Physician in Emergency Medicine to care for patients in the emergency setting and to advocate for patients within the medical care system.

Responsible for care delivery, policy support, and coordination with physicians and staff across locations. The candidate will supervise Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, participate in quality improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and patient confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or eligible in Occupational Medicine, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine within one year of hire.
• Experience in emergency medicine settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency medical care and follow-up evaluations.
• Coordinates care with physicians and staff and covers other emergency medicine locations as needed.
• Supervises Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and clinical quality improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and hospital policies.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Clinical judgement

Patient advocacy

Policy development

Leadership supervision

Education

Graduate of accredited medical school

Board certification in occupational medicine, family practice, emergency medicine or internal medicine

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Physician, Emergency Medicine is responsible for the care of the patient in the emergency medicine setting. As with any other health care professional, the physician assistant is charged with being a patient advocate in the medical care system

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides emergency medical care and follow-up evaluations.
• Maintains an adequate knowledge base of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act and OSHA recordability and demonstrates competency in these areas as assessed by case management review of the medical record.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and revision of policies and procedures effecting medical practice, judgement, and quality of occupational health services.
• Coordinates work with the physicians and staff and provides coverage to other emergency medicine locations.
• Supervises the Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
• Performs and directs medical quality improvement activities.
• Act as a liaison with the medical community.
• Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Order and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Initiate referrals and consultations as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• 13. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to 3 hours per day and 3 hours at a time. Standing for up to 8 hours per day, 8 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Frequently fingering, handling, firm grasping and twisting. Rarely lifting, with assistance up to 100 pounds. Rarely pushing and pulling patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair or bed. Occasionally stooping and bending. Seeing as it relates to normal near and far vision, and hearing as it relates to both high and low frequencies.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Board certified in occupational medicine, family practice, emergency medicine or internal medicine or eligible and certified within one year of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year of experience required. preferably in emergency medicine setting. Fluency in Spanish language is desirable.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.