Emergency Medicine opening: Lancaster, NH
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Lancaster, New Hampshire, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
**Emergency Medicine opening in New Hampshire**
-Full-time, permanent position.
-Located in Lancaster, NH - Montpelier, VT 66m; Manchester, NH 116m.
This position is required to work six (6) twenty-four (24) hours shifts clinically. If mutually agreeable, may work additional shifts at different locations.
**Essential Qualifications:**
Graduate from an accredited medical college with an unrestricted New Hampshire Medical License and a successfully completed residency in emergency medicine. Is Boarded in Emergency Medicine or is Boarded within five years of hire. Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with significant experience will be strongly considered. Prefer EM physician with at least 3 years of experience, including some in a small hospital or CAH. Must be comfortable with rural nature of ED/hospital, solo coverage, and limited number of specialists on call.
**Highlights**
-Six 24-hour shifts per month. Schedule created 2-3 months ahead.
-25 bed CAH.
-6 ED beds - 1 trauma, 2 beds connected to DHMC telemedicine video monitor
-Tele Psych, ED, and Neuro available through Dartmouth Hitchcock
-Volume is approximately 6,000 pts annually; average daily varies between 10-20. 80% adult
-2 staffed ICU beds (up to 3), around 12 Med Surg patients (varies with staffing)
-We transfer approx. 18-20 patients a month and admit 1 daily
-Ed leads codes for inpatients
-2 RN's during the day and one from 11p-7a, plus tech and paramedics until 1:30a; ED RNs are PALS, NRP and ACLS certified
-Radiology in house during day and VRAD afterhours
-Ultrasound available Monday-Friday, same for MRI.
-Respiratory 7a-7p, 30 min response time after hours
-On call General Surgery, CRNAs, Orthopedic Surgery
-EMR is Meditech Expanse - same EMR as outpatient clinics and sister hospitals allows easy access to patient charts
EM Medical Directorship available for right candidate with prior leadership experience - well compensation
**Compensation and Benefits:**
-Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
-Excellent work-life harmony
-Sign-on and relocation