Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Job in San Diego, California
About the Facility – VA San Diego Healthcare System
At the VA San Diego Healthcare System, the healthcare teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. This position includes the following locations:
Location: 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161
ED PHYSICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
- Emergency physicians shall provide immediate medical evaluation, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of patients who present for care in the ED. "Present for care” includes patients referred to the Emergency Department by other medical providers in the VA Healthcare Facility system (such as outpatient clinics, outlying clinics, ED Fast Track, inpatient, etc.).
- Shall provide professional advice to other VA providers concerning professional management of patients in their fast-track portion of the Emergency Department as well.
- Shall cover the range of emergency room care typically provided in an urban civilian practice of similar size.
- It is an estimated 95% direct patient care, 5% estimated administrative responsibility not involved in direct patient care.
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The following list is an example of the types of cases, but is not all-inclusive:
- Major trauma, including fractures of multiple extremities, stab wounds, open wounds of the chest and abdomen, head trauma, suspected spine injuries, lacerations, and amputations.
- Major medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, and shock.
- Obstetrical emergencies such as deliveries of single or multiple births, acute pregnancy complications, and vaginal bleeding.
- Pediatric emergencies, including neonatal resuscitation.
- Acute psychiatric problems, including suicide attempts.
- Lower-acuity complaints, including viral illnesses, other infections, minor orthopedic problems, minor trauma, and alcohol abuse (i.e., "urgent care” patients).
- Other miscellaneous medical problems, both acute and chronic.
ED PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in any other U.S. State or Territory.
- Shall be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine with no less than 2 years full-time ER experience in a high-volume ED.
- Must be an MD or DO and be capable of treating patients of all ages.
- Must have a current DEA.
- Must have and maintain current certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS by way of an American Heart training program (AHA or Red Cross).