ER Physician - Express ER Harker Heights

Altus Community Healthcare•Harker Heights, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Altus Community Healthcare operates six brands with 33 facilities across Texas, including many low-volume, freestanding emergency centers open 24 hours daily. Brands include Altus, Austin Emergency Centers, Exceptional, STAT Specialty, Neighbors, and Express ERs. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective emergency medical care across specified locations, aligning with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. The focus is on providing high-quality patient care as part of a healthcare team. This is a full-time position requiring 144 hours per month, with part-time (72 hours/month) and PRN (24 hours/month) options also available. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate ER Physician to join our team, responsible for providing immediate medical attention to patients requiring emergency care in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Completed residency in any Specialty
At least 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience or an Emergency Medicine Residency
Active Texas State Licensure
Current PALS/ACLS/ATLS Certifications (BLS preferred)
Medical degree from an accredited medical institution or program
Deep knowledge of current medical practices, procedures, and equipment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work and think quickly in a high-stress environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a free-standing emergency department or urgent care setting
Experience managing multiple clinical sites and leading cross-functional teams
Internal, Family or Emergency Medicine backgrounds are preferred

Responsibilities

Immediate Evaluation and Diagnosis: Assess patients’ medical conditions upon arrival in the emergency room.
Administering Treatments: Provide urgent medical treatments, including performing necessary surgical procedures.
Stabilization: Ensure patients are stabilized before further treatment or transfer to other medical departments.
Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, paramedics, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Diagnostic Tests: Interpret various diagnostic tests.
Communication: Communicate effectively with patients and their families about diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans.
Record Keeping: Document and maintain detailed records of patients’ visits, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
Professional Development: Stay updated with advancements in emergency medicine and participate in ongoing professional development activities.