Physician ED Per Diem

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.; Eastville (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is hiring an Emergency Physician for providing acute care and emergency medical services. The role involves assessing patient conditions, performing examinations, and coordinating referrals.

Ideal candidates should be Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, ACLS certified, and have experience in emergency room settings. This position requires effective communication and the ability to cope with stress under diverse situations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write legibly, and speak clearly in English.
• Must have the ability to handle the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and personal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assess a patient’s condition to determine severity.
• Obtain patient history and perform physical examinations.
• Interact effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Effective communication

Coping with emotional stress

Cultural competency

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

ACLS certified

Tools

EPIC electronic health records

LMR

Job description

Job Summary

The role of an Emergency Physician involves providing acute care and emergency medical services within the hospital. The physician is responsible for assessing patient condition, performing physical examinations, stabilizing patients, and coordinating referrals, as well as maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess a patient’s condition to determine severity.
• Obtain patient history and elicit details of ailments.
• Perform physical examinations to diagnose and treat patients.
• Stabilize or attend to patient’s basic needs and refer, admit, or transfer as necessary.
• Make a preliminary diagnosis quickly with minimal information and initiate treatment.
• Interact effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds, personality types, and age groups.
• Accurately complete T‑sheets and related paperwork as a legal record and for other healthcare professionals.
• Promote health education to patients and families.
• Liaise with other medical and non‑medical staff to ensure quality treatment and teamwork.

Working Conditions

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Engages with patients, residents, staff, government agencies, and the general public under all conditions.
• Handles hostile and emotionally upset patients and family members.
• Communicates with medical staff and other hospital departments.
• Participates in continuing training programs relevant to the position.
• Possibly exposed to infectious waste and diseases.
• Subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting patients.
• Constantly alert for patient safety.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant timely action.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing or use of prosthetics to meet job requirements.
• Must function independently, possess flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with the CEO, physicians, department managers, and the general public.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients.

Education and Experience

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• ACLS certified.
• Experience with LMR preferred.
• Three years of emergency room experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records preferred.

Location and Schedule

Onsite: 1 Hospital Road, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Inc. Weekly hours: 0 (per diem). Work shift: rotating.

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other protected status under law. Individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process.