What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Physician position at Caribou Medical Center?
Tucked away in a vast mountain range, alongside a beautiful reservoir, Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs, Idaho is a rural community located in the southeastern corner of Idaho. It is a beautiful 45-minute drive to the larger cities of Pocatello, Idaho and Logan, Utah. The area that provides breathtaking views and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Many people enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, snow machining, ATV rides, and boating.
Caribou Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital that is dedicated to an organizational culture where leadership is committed to the development of people, and employees feel supported, valued, and inspired.
Our Mission is to be the trusted center of healing for the communities we serve. Our Visions is to partner with communities we serve, be a catalyst for patient-centered care in a healing environment, and commit to the stewardship of healthcare resources to provide sustainable, high-quality healthcare. We Value integrity, respect, progressive, cooperative, honorable, and trusted.
As a member of our team, we offer support for continuing education, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Benefits package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Shield/ Identify Theft program
- 401 K with employer match up to 8%
- Aflac
- Health Reimbursement Account
- CMC qualifies for the SLFP!
- Perform thorough patient evaluations, including history-taking and physical examinations to determine the severity of conditions.
- Diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions and injuries.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies to inform clinical decisions.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, including emergency interventions, medication prescriptions, and referrals for follow-up care.
- Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and support staff to ensure quality patient care and coordinate treatment plans effectively.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and care provided in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care.
- Participate in on-call rotation and assist with trauma and code blue situations as needed.
- Uphold the highest standards of medical ethics and professionalism.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
