Job Type – Full Time

Schedule - Days

Pay – Depends on Experience

Patients Per Day – 20 - 22

EMR System - Epic

Work Location – Emergency Department

Job ID - 60424

Job Description

A Davenport Iowa client is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician to join their dedicated team. As an Emergency Medicine Physician, you will play a crucial role in providing prompt and effective care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries in the emergency department. You will assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of medical conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have exceptional clinical skills, strong decision-making abilities, and the ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.

Required Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited medical school with a MD or DO degree
• Current Iowa medical license
• Completed an accredited residency program
• Current DEA certificate with controlled substance prescriptive authority
• Board certified or board eligible in emergency medicine or family practice with emergency medicine experience
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients presenting in the emergency department with acute illnesses or injuries.
• Perform rapid assessment and triage of patients, prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
• Conduct thorough physical examinations, review medical histories, and order appropriate diagnostic tests to formulate accurate diagnoses.
• Interpret laboratory and imaging results, including X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, and EKGs, to guide treatment decisions.
• Stabilize and manage critically ill or injured patients, initiating resuscitative measures as necessary.
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and provide treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and potential risks or complications.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, technicians, specialists, and consultants, to coordinate patient care and ensure smooth transitions.
• Adhere to evidence-based practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in delivering patient care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in electronic medical records, maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

About Provider Healthcare

Provider Healthcare is a prominent healthcare recruitment firm that places highly qualified and skilled healthcare professionals in excellent employment opportunities across the country. Our diligent team of recruiters and client representatives specialize in permanent placement and locum tenens opportunities in all settings of medical practice such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and government facilities. Provider Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disability, and Protected Veteran employer and all applicants will be equally considered for hire.