Physician - BC/BE Emergency Medicine

EGA Associates, LLC; Bear Creek Township (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EGA Associates, LLC is recruiting an Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine physician for the Wilkes Barre VA Emergency Department. The schedule features 12-hour shifts (8a-8p or 8p-8a) with rotating weekends and holidays; ED operates 24/7/365.

Average census about 30 patients per day. Board Certified or Board Eligible in EM, FM, or IM with a minimum of 3 years' experience; AHA BLS & ACLS required.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in EM, FM, or IM.
• Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience.
• American Heart Association BLS & ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial evaluation and emergent treatment of acute conditions in the ED.
• Perform minor procedures and stabilize patients for transfer when needed.
• Supervise and teach residents and students per VA guidelines.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Job description

About the facility

Conveniently located to major cities and international airports, the Wilkes Barre VA serves the northeastern and central Pennsylvania and New Your State Veteran communities. Nestled between the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Mountains, the Wilkes Barre VA is 2 hours from Philadelphia PA, Newark NJ, Harrisburg PA and 3 hrs. from NYC make this an ideal location for anyone interested exploring the best the northeast US has to offer.

Position Overview

Census on average is 30 patients per 24-hour day.

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible- Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 3 Years Experience-minimum
• American Heart Association BLS & ACLS

Schedule

12-hour shifts (8a-8p or 8p-8a) – rotating weekends and holidays department is open 24/7/365 to include weekdays, weeknights and holidays. The ED schedule rotates. Schedule EX: One week work: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun. Next week work: Wed, Thurs.Will also consider fill in coverage, such as one shift per week or a few shifts per month

Staffing

There are 2 Teams of providers- 3 providers on day shift and 1 on night shift. During day shift, there are usually 2 physicians and at least 1 ED PA-C either 8a-4:30p or 9a-5p.

Supervision and teaching

• Internal Medicine, Family Medicine residents along with Medical Students and Physician Assistant Students. will be responsible for complying with the Residency review documentation and that all notes and encounters are completed and shall appropriately document medical records in accordance with VA standards, equivalent to TJC compliance guidelines, standard commercial practice guidelines established by Wilkes Barre VAMC.
• The Physician will also perform any administrative duties relative to documentation of resident training, as required and directed.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment management of: Minor wound care, respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, burns, musculoskeletal trauma, dermatological illness, ENT, eye and urological problems.
• Minor procedures such as local infiltration anesthesia, incision and drainage, simple laceration repair, nail trephination, nasal cautery, gastric lavage, bladder catheterization, peripheral venous line insertion, and spinal immobilization.
• Abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders (including trauma) of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel and anus, liver and biliary tree and pancreas.
• Cardiovascular disorders (including trauma) involving cardiac failure, differential diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac structural disorders, cardiac rhythm and conduction defects, pericardial disorders, disease of peripheral arteries and veins, shock, and cutaneous disorders.
• Emergent disorders caused by antigens, organisms and other foreign substances such as reactions of hypersensitivity; reactions from venoms, bites and stings; reactions caused by infectious agents; disorders due to chemical, drug and physical agents; and disorders associated with the environment to include barotraumas, near drowning, electrical injury, hypothermia and radiation injury.
• Emergent disorders of the hematopoietic system such as anemia, coagulopathy management of acute neoplastic disease complication.
• Emergent disorders of endocrine, metabolic and nutritional natures relating to acid-base disturbances, adrenal, parathyroid and thyroid disturbances.
• Emergent disorders of the head and neck (including trauma) involving the ears, nose, oral cavity, larynx/trachea, face vestibular system.
• Emergent disorders (including trauma) of the eye involving the lids and lachrymal apparatus conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, internal aspects of the globe and orbit.
• Emergent disorders (including trauma) of the nervous system including cerebral edema, coma, cranial nerve disease, disease infection.
• Emergent disorders of psychiatric origin including depression, anxiety reactions, suicide psychosis.
• Emergent respiratory disorders including pulmonary, infection, trauma, neoplasia, metabolic and complications of cardiovascular disease.
• Emergent renal and urologic disorders including acute/chronic renal failure, infections, obstructive uropathy hematuria and trauma.
• Emergent OB disorders such as trauma, infection Suture minor lacerations.
• Major procedures shall be performed in the emergency department when safe and appropriate to do so for procedures such as central venous line placement, arterial catheter placement, emergency chest tube or needle thoracostomy to relieve tension pneumothorax, peritoneal lavage, defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, proctoscopy/anoscopy, pericardiocentesis, simple closed fracture and dislocation reduction, arthrocentesis, local and up to moderate systemic anesthesia (intravenous/regional), pericardiocentesis, temporary pacemaker placement, chest tube thoracostomy and cricothyroidotomy.
• Stabilization and transfer: Patients suffering traumatic injuries where immediate treatment and release is not medically indicated and when level of care is not available at the VAMC, the contractor’s physician(s) shall provide initial stabilization and readying of such patients for transport to a Level One Trauma Center

About EGA

We are Veteran owned and operated firm focused on managing the recruitment and management of healthcare providers for the Department of Veterans Affairs nationwide. Our team has over 15 years of providing services to the VA and are intimately familiar with government contracting, credentialing and compliance requirements. We understand the importance of time and efficiency and work with our partners to provide tailored solutions and superior customer service to simplify and streamline the on-boarding processes.

EGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.