ER Physician - Neighbors Emergency Center - Texas

Altus Community Healthcare

• $210K — $250K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completed residency in any specialty
  • At least 1 year of emergency medicine experience
  • Active Texas State Licensure
  • Current PALS/ACLS/ATLS Certifications
  • Experience in a free-standing emergency department or urgent care setting preferred
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to thrive in high-stress environments

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' medical conditions upon arrival in the emergency room
  • Administer urgent medical treatments and perform surgical procedures as necessary
  • Ensure patients are stabilized before further treatment or transfer
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals like nurses and specialists
  • Interpret various diagnostic tests and communicate results
  • Discuss diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans effectively with patients and families
  • Document and maintain detailed records of patient encounters
  • Engage in ongoing professional development in emergency medicine

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Flexibility to choose full-time, part-time, or PRN arrangements
  • Collaboration with a diverse and skilled healthcare team
  • Focus on high-quality patient care and comprehensive support
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective emergency medical care across specified locations while aligning with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Focus is on providing high-quality patient care as part of a healthcare team.

Location: Baytown, All Texas locations

Job Type:
  • Full Time Physician - commitment obligations of 144 hours/month
  • Part Time Physician - commitment obligations of 72 hours/month
  • PRN Physician - commitment obligations of 24 hours/month


We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate ER Physician to join our team. As an ER Physician, you will be responsible for providing immediate medical attention to patients who require emergency care. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

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


Performance KPI:

The KPI framework is divided into three primary categories, each focused on enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, and provider engagement.?

  1. Quality KPIs : Quality KPIs prioritize patient experience and clinical outcomes. Each metric is tied to a specific goal.
  2. Throughput KPIs: Throughput KPIs evaluate operational efficiency, specifically the speed and smoothness of patient flow in the facility.
  3. Citizenship KPI : The Citizenship KPI rewards contributions that enhance the overall team dynamic, which, while intangible, can significantly influence workplace morale and performance.


We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are a dedicated and compassionate ER Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

  • Completed residency in any Specialty
  • At least 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience
  • Active Texas State Licensure
  • Current PALS/ACLS/ATLS Certifications (BLS preferred)
  • Experience in a free-standing emergency department or urgent care setting (preferred)
  • Experience managing multiple clinical sites and leading cross-functional teams
  • 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
  • Internal, Family or Emergency Medicine backgrounds are preferred

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