Physician, Emergency Medicine

Brevard Physician Associates•Melbourne, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Emergency Physician, you will provide emergency medical care to patients at our four Health First Brevard County Hospitals and at future free-standing emergency rooms. This is a pivotal role within a physician-owned organization that provides seamless care to both adult and pediatric patients. As the ED Physician, you will provide clinical oversight of Emergency Department patients assigned to care, as well as collaborate with hospital staff working in the Emergency Department during the shift.

Requirements

Have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited MD program and have completed all clinical requirements and Residency.
Licensure as a Medical Doctor in the State of FL
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Emergency Medicine.
ATLS, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.
DEA license required.
Excellent clinical care and patient satisfaction in the emergency department
Emergency Medicine, Board Certified or eligible (Required)

Responsibilities

Serve as a physician for Emergency Department patients with oversight of care for assigned patients during assigned shifts.
Assess, plan, and direct care of assigned patients.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing and imaging as appropriate.
Coordinate home care needs/orders with unit nursing staff/Case managers.
Perform documentation of services provided and clinical course for Emergency Department patients in the electronic health record (EPIC).
Coordinate hospital admission of patients with NP/PA-C, MD Hospitalist service. Document Bridge orders for patients being admitted to the hospital.
Coordinate transfers of patients to a higher level of care when needed, obtaining an accepting physician at the transfer facility.
Provide medical screening exams to patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Performing medical evaluations and formulating a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for urgent and emergent care within the scope of emergency medicine.
Leading the medical management of the patients in our emergency departments by working closely with a team of AHPs, nurses, and technicians.
Documenting your clinical evaluation and treatment in the electronic health record.
Working closely with the Medical Director and other clinical team members to ensure all policies are adhered to and that you deliver quality care in an innovative setting.
Ensuring best practices are followed so patients and family members are comfortable, patiently and professionally answering any questions they have, and using patient-centered empathetic communication at all times.
Contribute to team effort by working collaboratively.
Exhibit strong clinical skills and superb technical skills.
Comfortable with the emergency department and urgent care patients.
Ability to be adaptable and work in a fluid, multitasking environment.
Strong process and organizational skills.