Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician

Job description

The Augusta GA Health Care System is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dedicated team. This role is critical in delivering high-quality emergency medical care to our nation’s Veterans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency care, demonstrate clinical excellence, and be committed to improving outcomes in a fast- paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

•Diagnose and manage acute and life-threatening medical emergencies.

•Perform high-acuity emergency procedures including, but not limited to, intubation, central line placement, cricothyrotomy, and pericardiocentesis.

•Provide oversight and supervision to Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).

•Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the VA’s electronic health record
(EHR) system, in accordance with VA policy.

•Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and required compliance programs.

•Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care

Minimum Qualifications

•Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
•Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
•Minimum of five (5) years of recent emergency department (ED) experience preferred.
•Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
•Valid DEA registration (if prescribing controlled substances).
•Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Credentialing & Privileging Requirements

•Completion of Focused Provider Practice Evaluation (FPPE) upon onboarding.
•Ongoing Provider Practice Evaluation (OPPE) conducted quarterly.
•Must comply with ACEP guidelines for emergency care standards.
•Completion of annual HIPAA training and VA EHR system competency required.