Seeking Emergency Medicine Physician at Southern CA VA!

Department of Veterans Affairs; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System seeks an energetic Emergency Medicine Physician to provide urgent medical care to Veterans in the Emergency Department. You will rapidly assess and stabilize Veterans with acute illnesses or injuries, perform initial evaluations, order labs/imaging, and initiate treatment.

Responsibilities include performing emergency procedures (airway management, CPR/ACLS, wound repair, fracture management, sedation) and coordinating with cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, and

Responsibilities

• Assess and stabilize Veterans with acute illnesses, injuries, or exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Perform initial evaluation, order labs and imaging, initiate treatment.
• Execute emergency procedures such as airway management, CPR/ACLS, wound repair, fracture management, and sedation.

Job description

Thehas an opening for an energetic, driven, and compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician.

The Position:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System isseeking an Emergency Medicine physician at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who will provide urgent and potentially life‑saving medical care to Veterans who come to the VA Medical Center Emergency Department.

1. Assessment and Stabilization:

• Rapidly assess and stabilize Veterans with acute illnesses, injuries, or exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Perform initial evaluation, order necessary labs and imaging, and initiate treatment.

2. Emergency Procedures:

• Perform emergency procedures such as airway management (intubation), cardiac resuscitation (CPR/ACLS), wound repair, fracture management, and procedural sedation.

3. Multidisciplinary Care Coordination:

• Collaborate with other specialties (cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, etc.) for patient consultations, admissions, or transfers.
• Work with nurses, social workers, and other team members for comprehensive Veteran-centered care.

4. Management of a Broad Range of Cases:

• Care for both medical and psychiatric emergencies, including chest pain, stroke, sepsis, trauma, suicidal ideation, and substance withdrawal.
• Address unique Veteran health needs, such as service‑related injuries, PTSD, and military sexual trauma.

5. Disposition Decisions:

• Determine whether Veterans can be safely discharged, admitted, or require transfer to a higher level of care.
• Provide clear instructions for follow‑up, medications, and warning signs.

6. Documentation and Compliance:

• Document all care provided in the VA Electronic Health Record.
• Adhere to VA policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (such as those set by The Joint Commission).

7. Disaster and Mass Casualty Response:

• Participate in hospital‑wide disaster planning, drills, and emergency responses.

The Facility:

Since 1977, the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has been at the forefront of transforming the health and lives of the courageous men and women who have proudly served our nation. As a Joint Commission accredited facility, we proudly serve over 106,000 veterans across San Bernardino, Riverside, and Inyo Counties in sunny Southern California. Our dynamic healthcare system features a state‑of‑the‑art Medical Center with 132 inpatient beds, a vibrant Community Living Center with 110 beds, an advanced Ambulatory Care Center, seven convenient outpatient care sites, and an innovative Telehealth clinic. Discover more about our extraordinary mission and services at Work Schedule: (6)12 hr. shifts, (1) 8 hr. shift every two weeks (per pay period).

• Spectacular Loma Linda, (Spanish for Beautiful Hill) CA., is nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The city is located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County. While it is near the highly developed job market of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it does provide a small‑town setting for your home, work, or recreation. Adjacent to California's Interstate 10 freeway, Loma Linda is freeway close to beaches, mountains, and desert resorts.