Emergency Medicine Physician MD/DO-Albuquerque, NM

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medicine Physician provides patient care to patients in the Emergency Department, from newborns to geriatric patients. The role covers the full continuum of emergency care, including assessment, diagnostics, treatment, procedures, disposition, documentation, and coordination with hospital and medical staff. The physician also contributes to education, administration, quality improvement, and organizational initiatives.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. in Emergency Medicine.
• New Mexico M.D. license required.
• Three to five years of experience in emergency care and/or residency training in emergency medicine to care for patients of all ages.
• Maintain ACLS and PALS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full continuum of Emergency Department care to patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Perform initial assessments; order and interpret diagnostics; apply treatment algorithms; and arrange appropriate disposition, including admissions.
• Provide care for patients across acuity levels ESI 1–5, including procedures such as code response, conscious sedation, airway management, ultrasound-guided central lines, joint aspiration, lumbar puncture, and joint and fracture reductions.
• Treat abscesses and lacerations, and stabilize and splint fractures.
• Review laboratory and X-ray reports; provide medication refills, referrals, patient education, health maintenance, and symptom management for acute and chronic conditions.
• Use physician resources appropriately and demonstrate confidence in patient care.
• Educate staff RNs, ER technicians, APC students, and residents as needed.
• Attend meetings; maintain schedules; participate in monthly committees; and contribute to staffing, management, prospective-employee screening and evaluation, and policy and procedure development.
• Participate in data collection and quality management, use available data to improve professional practice, and take part in improvement projects, organizational initiatives, team-building exercises, section meetings, and semi-annual provider reviews.
• Maintain patient medical records and meet documentation and coding requirements, including EMTALA-compliant patient transfers.
• Participate in one monthly call shift.
• Maintain continuing education and Emergency Room requirements, including ACLS and PALS.
• Maintain communication with hospital and medical staff.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching programs and employer contributions.
• Wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, and wellness challenges.
• Strongline silent alarm badge for all employees.
• RESET multi-day immersive retreat for clinicians focused on personal and professional growth, well-being, and resilience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree