Emergency Medicine Physician - Johnson City, United States - Sanford Federal Inc

Description

Job Description

FAR Group headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

Job Overview:

FAR Group is looking for a successful and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an 'Emergency Medicine Physician'. The candidate should have all the relevant education and experiences to perform the duties effectively and efficiently, and his responsibilities include the duties mentioned in this Job Description.

Job Details:

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

Type: Physician(s) shall be available to be scheduled to work during all hours of operation of the Emergency Department (ED) or as required by the facility Chief of Staff or designee.

Location: James H. Quillen VAMC (JHQ VAMC) Corner of Lamont and Dogwood Mountain Home, TN

Requirements & Skills:

The Candidate shall meet the minimum following requirements:

License - The physician(s) shall have a current license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia) when services are performed onsite on VA property and will be submitted at time of offers due.

Board Certification - All physician(s) shall be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (strongly preferred), Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine. If the physician is board-certified/board-eligible in internal medicine or family medicine, at least 3-5 years of recent experience providing emergency medical care is required. physician(s) are strongly encouraged, but not required to be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine unless required by facility policy. Physicians Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice must be certified in BLS and ACLS.

Technical Proficiency - physician(s) shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)/ Certified Education Unit (CEU) Requirements:

Physician shall provide copies of current CMEs as required or requested by the VAMC. physician(s) registered or certified by national/medical associations shall continue to meet the minimum standards for CME to remain current.

Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

physician(s) (as appropriate and within scope of practice/privileging) shall be responsible for providing care in the Emergency Medicine, including, but not limited to:

Evaluation, Emergent Treatment and Management:

• Employment of the principles of emergency care for life/limb threats, resuscitation and stabilization, triage, diagnosis, and disposition.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of minor wound care, respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, burns, musculoskeletal trauma, dermatological illness, ENT, eye and urological problems.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of minor procedures such as local infiltration anesthesia, incision and drainage, simple laceration repair, nail trephination, electro-coagulation, nasal cautery, gastric lavage, bladder catheterization, peripheral venous line insertion, and spinal immobilization.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders (including trauma) of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel and colon rectum and anus, liver and biliary tree and pancreas.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of cardiovascular disorders (including trauma) involving cardiac failure, differential diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac structural disorders, cardiac rhythm and conduction defects, pericardial disorders, disease of peripheral arteries and veins, shock, and cutaneous disorders.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders caused by antigens, organisms and other foreign substances such as reactions of hypersensitivity; reactions from venoms, bites and stings; reactions caused by infectious agents; disorders due to chemical, drug and physical agents; and disorders associated with the environment to include barotraumas, near drowning, electrical injury, hypothermia and radiation injury.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of the hematopoietic system such as anemia, coagulopathy and management of acute neoplastic disease complication.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of endocrine, metabolic and nutritional natures relating to acid-base disturbances, adrenal, parathyroid and thyroid disturbances.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders of the head and neck (including trauma) involving the ears, nose, oral cavity, larynx/trachea, face and vestibular system.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment and management of emergent disorders (including trauma) of the eye involving the lids and lachrymal apparatus conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, internal aspects of the globe and orbit.
• Initial evaluation, emergent treatment, and management of emergent disorders (including trauma) of the musculoskeletal system involving shoulder girdle, upper extremity and hand, lower extremity and foot, thorax, and vertebrae and arthropathies.

Major procedures

shall be performed in the VAMC Emergency Medicine when safe and appropriate to do so for procedures such as central venous line placement, arterial catheter placement, emergency chest tube or needle thoracostomy to relieve tension pneumothorax, peritoneal lavage, defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, proctoscopy/anoscopy, pericardiocentesis, simple closed fracture and dislocation reduction, arthrocentesis, local/regional anesthesia, moderate and/or deep procedural sedation, pericardiocentesis, temporary pacemaker placement, chest tube thoracostomy and cricothyroidotomy.

Consultation and Referral Responsibilities: physician(s) shall provide consultation with and instruction to referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for procedures so that the most expeditious and clinically appropriate work-up can be done. Contractor's physician(s) shall determine the appropriate course of treatment and communicate in person or by phone with the referring clinicians.

physician(s) shall initiate appropriate social work referrals for all identified homeless veterans and for patients who do not have primary care providers, but who appear regularly in the EM.

Orthopedic devices: physician(s) shall apply, or directly supervise the application of, orthopedic devices such as splints and braces to stabilize orthopedic injuries.

Medications: Contractor's physician(s) shall follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.

Discharge education: Contractor's physician(s) shall provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for Emergency Medicine patients

Why FAR Group?

You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families