Emergency Medicine Doctor | Emergency Department

Life Healthcare; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Emergency Medicine Doctor for their Emergency Department in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include providing emergency care, managing patient documentation, and complying with hospital regulations. Candidates must have certifications in ACLS, APLS/PALS, and ATLS, along with a minimum of one year of experience in emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year relevant experience in Emergency Medicine post community service.
• Certification in at least two of ACLS, APLS/PALS and ATLS.
• Flexibility to work hours according to operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency medical care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Manage initial and urgent clinical care for arriving patients.
• Ensure compliance with patient and hospital documentation.
• Participate in emergency drills and situations as needed.

Skills

Clinical competence in management of emergency patients

Interpersonal and relationship building skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

MMed Emergency Medicine FCEM (SA) or Dip PEC (SA)

Registered with the Health Professions Council

Job description

Function Other Facility Position Emergency Medicine Doctor | Emergency Department Introduction A permanent position has become available for an Emergency Medicine Medical Officer or an Emergency Physician, based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital in Wilgeheuwel , Johannesburg West Rand reporting to the Head of the Emergency Department .

The job primarily exists to deliver emergency medical care to patients presenting at the Emergency Department of the hospital.

The hospital is a specialist hospital with a wide range of specialties.

Critical Outputs Initial and urgent clinical management of patients from the community and emergency services presenting at the hospital.

Clinical competence in management of emergency patients.

Compliance with necessary administrative and legal patient and hospital documentation.

Develop and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders, including the specialists in the hospital, referring general practitioners and emergency services personnel.

Participation in emergency drills and emergency situations in the hospital.

Ensuring high engagement with the hospital team for optimal productivity and outputs.

Participation in community and marketing events.

Requirements Registered with the Health Professions Council for independent practice.

Certification : At least two of ACLS, APLS / PALS and ATLS.

A MMed Emergency Medicine FCEM (SA) or Dip PEC (SA) qualification would be an advantage.

Minimum 1-year relevant experience in Emergency Medicine post community service.

Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs.

Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.

Must be willing to work flexi hours as per the Emergency Department operational requirements.

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