What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Physician position at Ascend Medical Staffing?
Job Description
The Emergency Medicine Physician will be working at an Indian Health Service hospital in the Navajo Nation.
Responsibilities:
- Staff the ER at a 20-bed hospital serving a population of 20,000 Navajo people.
- Manage emergency room cases, with approximately 14,643 cases annually.
- Provide care to pediatric patients (40%) and adult patients (60%).
- Collaborate with support staff, including Lab, X-Ray, CRNA, AVERA telemedicine, Hospitalist, and EMS Services.
- Ensure timely transfer of critical patients to other facilities.
Requirements:
- ABEM certification or eligibility.
- Licensed in any state with an active, unrestricted license.
- Completion of a US residency program.
- No history of licensure loss or suspension.
- Active ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 7 shifts per month.
Work Environment:
The facility is located in Northwest New Mexico, near the Eastern edge of the Navajo Reservation. It offers easy access to the Southern Rockies and Albuquerque/Santa Fe.
The work environment includes:
- A 20-bed hospital.
- A diverse patient population.
- Availability of specialty services, including Surgery and OB.
- Support from a multidisciplinary team.
Personal Qualities:
Candidates should possess:
- Commitment to rural, tribal, and underserved healthcare.
- Compassion and a mission-driven approach to social medicine.
- Interest in joining a dynamic and innovative social healthcare enterprise.
