Physician, Emergency Room

White Plains Hospital; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in New York seeks an Emergency Medicine physician to provide medical care in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing medical control, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have extensive training and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must provide medical care in the Emergency Department.
• Minimum of 50 hours of approved CME annually.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients in the Emergency Department.
• Provides medical control to paramedics.
• Documents evaluation and treatment of all patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Completion of at least three years of post-graduate training

Job description

White Plains Hospital Job Description

Department/Location: Department of Emergency Medicine

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director, Emergency Dept

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Medicine, provides medical care to patients in the Emergency Department. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Evaluates and treats patients presenting themselves for care in the Emergency Department.
2. Provides medical control to paramedics and ambulance personnel.
3. Consults with private physicians concerning their patients in the Emergency Department and advises them concerning the need for admission of their patients to the hospital.
4. Make appropriate referrals to attending physicians.
5. Is responsible for the safety of patients in the department in the absence of their private physician.
6. Documents evaluation of and treatment given to all patients in the Emergency Department medical record. Provides each patient with discharge instructions, both oral and written.
7. In the absence of the Director of the Department, the E.D. physician on duty is responsible for the operation of the department and provides medical direction to all staff.
8. Works assigned shifts and does not leave the department at any time unless relieved by another E.D. physician.
9. Participates in local and regional EMS activities and educational programs.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Completion of at least three years of post-graduate training in an appropriate primary care specialty.
• Proficiency in all procedures, techniques, and skills listed in the delineation of privileges for Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum of 50 hours of approved CME annually.

Core Competencies

• Ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model.
• Leadership skills including collaboration and negotiation.
• Ability to communicate professionally in all interactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Establishes two-way communication by utilizing various methods, actively listening and responding appropriately.
• Ability to retain composure under stress.
• Ability to relate to patients, their families, attending medical staff, and hospital staff from all departments.

Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Must position self to examine patients lying on beds or seated, reach for equipment in high or low places, and respond to emergent situations requiring various procedures.
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary for tasks; hazardous chemicals are listed in the hospital’s SDS database, accessible via the hospital’s Intranet or at the switchboard.

Primary Population Served

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• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 – 64 years)
• Geriatric (> 65 years)
• Bariatric Patients with weight-related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change based on the needs of White Plains Hospital.

The listed salary range and/or hourly rate is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may be modified. Factors such as location, experience, education, credentials, and internal policies may influence compensation.