Physician (Emergency Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Naval Medical Center San Diego. The physician provides emergency medical care to patients across the age spectrum and treats emergent, urgent, and non-urgent complaints. The role includes examining, diagnosing, and treating patients; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; resuscitating and stabilizing patients; and arranging referrals for continuing care in accordance with hospital policies and regulations.

This is a mission-essential position. The incumbent may be required to work on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules, and must report or remain at work during certain emergencies. The role requires current clinical privileges and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, as well as required background, health, and immunization screenings.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school, or qualifying equivalent education from a foreign medical school.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience after obtaining an MD or DO degree, such as a one-year internship or first year of residency.
• Successful completion of accredited residency training in Emergency Medicine and equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years; experience may not substitute for required residency training.
• Obtain and maintain BLS certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Obtain and maintain ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Complete pre-employment screening and be subject to random drug testing.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact. Other immunizations or tuberculosis testing may be required depending on the position.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical emergency medical care for a wide range of patient presentations, ages, and conditions, including emergent, urgent, and non-urgent complaints.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat assigned patients or prescribe treatment.
• Order appropriate laboratory, X-ray, and other diagnostic tests and interpret the medical and surgical evidence to develop accurate diagnoses.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including lifesaving and lesser procedures.
• Facilitate access to continuing medical care through appropriate referrals and by following hospital policies and regulations.
• Conduct initial resuscitation and stabilization of patients.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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