Physician, Emergency Room

ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 270,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Animas Surgical Hospital LLC in Durango, CO seeks an MD/DO with emergency medicine experience to lead the hospital's Emergency Department. You will coordinate urgent care, supervise ED personnel, and ensure rapid response to life-threatening emergencies in collaboration with hospital leadership.

The role requires current Colorado medical licensure, board status, and ACLS/PALS credentials. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with current experience in emergency medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in high-stress ED settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the operation of hospital emergency and related outpatient services including prehospital care.
• Responds to emergencies throughout hospital according to accepted standards.
• Provides training and supervision in resuscitation and crisis management.
• Supervises patient care activities of ED nurses, technicians and staff.
• Coordinates emergent and supportive care for patients with serious medical and surgical conditions.
• Available to provide pre-surgical history and physical exams.
• Works with disaster planning and hospital command to design triage activities for emergencies.
• Provides in-service training for emergency staff and hospital-wide teams.
• Ensures 24/7 coverage of the ED and supports quality assurance measures.
• Applies age/developmental considerations in patient interactions.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Description

About: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.

Job Summary: Examines, diagnoses and treats initial and acute phases of illnesses and injuries. Provides and directs the provision of care for the immediate diagnosis, stabilization, and disposition of life‑threatening conditions throughout the hospital. In collaboration with the Medical Director, Chief of Staff, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Nursing Officer work effectively to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care.

Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer | Medical Director

Hourly Rate (Exempt): $145.00

Essential Job Functions:

• Directs the operation of hospital emergency and related outpatient services including prehospital care.


• Responds in accordance with accepted standards to emergencies throughout hospital.


• Provides training and supervision to medical, nursing and ancillary personnel in aspects of resuscitation, including identification and treatment of cardiac, traumatic and infectious emergencies.


• Works with the department management to ensure optimal training and skill performance by all personnel assigned to the emergency services.


• Supervises patient care activities of nurses, technicians and other staff assigned to the emergency department.


• Provides and coordinates emergent and supportive care to patients with serious medical and surgical conditions throughout the hospital until the care of that patient can be assumed by the appropriate specialist.


• Available to provide Pre‑surgical history and physical exams.


• Works with disaster planning and hospital command personnel to design effective prehospital and initial hospital care and triage activities for disaster and mass casualty situations. Functions as supervisor in disaster and mass casualty situations.


• Provides in‑service training for emergency and hospital staff in selected topics, from time to time.


• Assists in internal quality assurance measures department and hospital wide.


• Provides for 24 – 7 coverage of department.


• Utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Demonstrates the spirit of philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.


• Comply with all department and organizational policies and procedures.


• Attends meetings and participates in committees as necessary or required.


• Must have interpersonal skills to deal harmoniously with staff, patients and family members.


• MD or DO with current experience in emergency medicine.


• Valid and unrestricted Colorado Medical License.


• Ability to be credentialed by Animas Health Medical Executive Committee.


• Board Certified or Board Eligible.


• Current ACLS, PALS or other equivalent certifications if not Board Certified in Emergency Medicine.

Physical Requirements

This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50) + pounds while administering care to patients. Stooping, kneeling and/or crouching daily in delivery of patient care. Standing and walking for more than five (5) hours per day; running occasionally in responding to patient care emergencies.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals


• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)


• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination


• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine


• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization


• Tuberculosis Screening -Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1 st day of scheduled work.

Animas Surgical Hospital is a drug free workplace and performs a pre‑employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Our Durango healthcare jobs come with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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