Emergency Medicine Physician MD/DO-Albuquerque, NM

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medicine Physician provides patient care to people presenting to the Emergency Department, from newborns to geriatric patients. The role covers the full continuum of emergency care, including assessment, diagnostics, treatment, procedures, and disposition. The physician also contributes to education, administration, quality improvement, policy development, documentation, and communication with hospital and medical staff. The position includes a once-monthly call shift and requires maintaining continuing education and emergency medicine certifications such as ACLS and PALS.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. in Emergency Medicine.
• New Mexico state 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 diagnostic tests, apply treatment algorithms, and arrange appropriate disposition, including admissions.
• Treat abscesses, repair lacerations, and stabilize and splint fractures.
• Provide primary care to high-acuity patients across ESI levels 1–5 and perform procedures such as running codes, conscious sedation, airway management, ultrasound-guided central lines, joint aspiration, lumbar puncture, and joint and fracture reductions.
• Review laboratory and X-ray reports; provide medication refills, referrals, patient education, health maintenance, and acute and chronic disease symptom management.
• Use available 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 assist with prospective employee screening and evaluation, staffing, and management.
• Assist in developing clinical-area policies and procedures that conform to JACHO, regulatory agencies, and PHS/EH requirements.
• Participate in data collection and quality management activities and use available data to improve professional practice.
• Receive and assimilate feedback from staff and providers and participate in improvement projects, organizational initiatives, team-building exercises, section meetings, and semi-annual provider reviews.
• Maintain patient medical records in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements, improve documentation accuracy, and incorporate feedback on documentation and coding for appropriate billing capture.
• Participate in a once-monthly call shift.
• Maintain continuing education and emergency medicine requirements, including ACLS and PALS.
• Maintain communication with hospital and medical staff.
• Meet documentation requirements, including EMTALA-compliant patient transfers to other facilities.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, and wellness challenges.
• Day-one medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching programs and employer contributions.
• Technology and digital platforms intended to help clinicians focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in practice.
• Innovative care models intended to improve access and allow providers to focus on patients.
• Strongline silent alarm badge for all employees.
• RESET multi-day immersive retreat for clinicians, focused on personal and professional growth, well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

What This Job Offers

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