EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND PHYSICIAN

Job Details

Job Location: 43563 HWY 299E - FALL RIVER MILLS, CA 96028Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $427,000.00 - $427,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Any

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

           

Employee Type:        X     EXEMPT                 NON-EXEMPT

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion.

 

The Emergency Department Physician shall provide professional medical services as required for the diagnosis, treatment and efficient management of patients presenting to the hospitals emergency department for care and shall do so in a manner that is consistent with the prevailing standard of care, the requirements of the medical staff and the policies and procedures of MMHD.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school.
2. Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty is preferred
3. Valid California medical license with no restrictions
4. 4+ years of primary care experience
5. Experience in a rural or underservices setting is highly desirable

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

1. Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
2. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
3. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
4. Independently manage tasks, identify challenges, and proactively find solutions.
5. A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
6. Ensures all duties are completed entirely.
7. Proficient in basic computer and typing skills.
8. Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
9. Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
10. Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
11. Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
12. Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, material produced for union negotiations, personnel information, and other information obtained while performing job duties that is confidential.
13. Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
14. Other duties as assigned.

 

Specific Competencies:

Emergency Room Physician Duties:

1. Provide immediate, high-quality emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries.
2. Perform thorough assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
3. Manage complex and time-sensitive cases, including trauma, cardiac emergencies, strokes and more.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, and support staff, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
5. Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently in electronic health records to complete all charting/billing prior to leaving facility at shift end.
6. Facilitate appropriate transfer of patients when in need of higher level of care following EMTACA guidelines.
7. Admit patients to hospital after discussing with hospitalist and write initial orders if needed, as determined with discussion of admitting practitioner.
8. Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, follow up care plans as appropriate.
9. Maintain current certifications and stay updated on advances in emergency medicine.
10. Participates in peer chart review processes.
11. scheduled for (2) 24 hour shifts a week

 

Medical Director Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee the clinical operations of the emergency department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
2. Develop, implement, and monitor protocols, policies, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety