Physician, Emergency Department, Full Time

Mass General Brigham•Oak Bluffs, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The privileges and responsibilities of an Emergency Physician should be in compliance with applicable state regulations governing Physicians. In addition, the responsibilities detailed below should be undertaken by the Physician only if their training and/or past experience qualifies them in these areas. You report to the Director of Emergency Medicine and are delegated the administrative (and clinical) authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of positions
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the CEO, physicians, department managers and the general public
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients.
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
ACLS certified

Nice To Haves

Experience with LMR
3 years of emergency room experience preferred
Experience with EPIC preferred

Responsibilities

Assess a patient’s condition to determine the severity of the problem.
Speak with patients to elicit their medical history and learn the details of a patient’s ailments.
Perform physical examinations to diagnose and treat patients.
Able to stabilize or attend to the patient’s basic needs and refer patients to a specialist, admit, or transfer the patient as necessary.
Able to quickly assess a patient’s condition with very little information, make a preliminary diagnosis, and immediately begin treating a patient.
Effectively interacts with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Effectively interacts with a wide range of personality types and ages.
Effectively fills out T-sheets and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals.
Promote health education.
Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment and working together as a team.