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Physician - Emergency Medicine | Valley Hospital & Medical Center
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Spokane, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/26/15
  • 123 Hospital Beds
  • 21 ED Beds
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Physicians work 8 hour Shifts
  • Double coverage by Physicians and Mid-Levels in the main ED
  • Express Care unit open 16 hours/day and staffed by Mid-Levels
  • Paid Malpractice with Tail
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Free & discounted CME
  • BC/BE in EM
  • ACLS, ATLS & PALS Certification
  • *Will accept H-1B and J-1 Visa candidates *

Hospital Physician Partners, an emergency medicine management organization that has transformed EDs into community assets for more than 30 years, is currently seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for Valley Hospital and Medical Center. This 21 bed emergency department is a Level III Trauma Center, operates 24/7 and is staffed with more than 40 registered nurses experienced in emergency, trauma and critical care. The ED has the latest medical technologies and advanced tools to treat injuries and illness and includes cardiac treatment rooms, a separate Express Care unit and a roof-top helipad for rapid transport of critically ill trauma patients to designated specialty services within the area. Access to language translators and equipment for the hearing-impaired allows Valley Hospital and Medical Center to accommodate special needs.

Valley Hospital and Medical Center is a 123 bed, JCAHO Accredited, full-service/non-profit and community-based Level III facility delivering quality healthcare to residents of the Spokane Valley since 1969. While the newly updated facility boasts some of the most advanced medical technology in the area, its the commitment to delivering exceptional patient care that truly defines who we are. A 53,000 square foot addition was completed in 2002, expanding the hospital by 40 percent and more than doubling the original size of the emergency department.

Hospital Physician Partners is a family-oriented, physician-lead organization which offers the support and resources you need, so you can practice what you know and save lives. If you are searching for a team environment where your voice will be heard, consider an EM position with Hospital Physician Partners.

ED Volume: 35K-50K

Program Census: N/A

Spokane is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest and sits on the banks of the Spokane River and serves as a shopping, entertainment, and medical hub for an area that includes Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, North Idaho, Western Montana, and southern portions of Alberta and British Columbia. The Spokane River runs through the downtown area with spectacular falls on the western end of the city core. Beautiful Riverfront Park is also the heart of the city. Known for its clean air, low cost of living and high quality of life, you can enjoy 260 sunny days a year, mountains, 76 lakes and a four-season climate. In addition, the region has earned national praise for its business climate and lifestyle. Housing choices are abundant; there are homes in every style and price range imaginable, from contemporary to Victorian brick homes dating back to the early 1900s.

The community is an outdoor lover’s paradise, with numerous golf courses, downhill and cross country skiing, white-water rafting, camping, hiking, numerous lakes and the renowned Centennial Trail. The Spokane region is the art and cultural center of the Inland Northwest and boasts more than 80 arts organizations and museums including numerous art galleries and the recently remodeled $28 million expansion of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Many residents consider Spokane an ideal place to raise a family. Quiet neighborhoods, tree-lined boulevards and year-round recreation provide a quality of life that is unmatched.