EM Physician- Low Volume site in Virginia
Job at a glance
Job description
OVP Health is actively seeking qualified Emergency Medicine trained or experienced physicians to help grow our EM program at Buchanan General Hospital (BGH) in Grundy, VA
OVP is a family-owned physician group practice company focused on the delivery of hospitalist and emergency department physicians. OVP's physicians and affiliated providers practice in hospitals and other inpatient facilities. The current opportunities are provided by OVP as contracted by BGH
Buchanan General Hospital:
- Physician-led organization
- Collegial work environment with emphasis on quality patient care
- 11k/yr ED volume
- 9 bed ED
- 24 hours/day of physician coverage (8a-8p & 8p-8a)
- EMR- CPSI
- Full-Time Employee (FTE) or Independent Contractor (IC)
- Competitive rates
- On-site administrative support
EEO STATEMENT
OVP Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Job Responsibilities
Triage and Diagnosis: Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of emergency conditions, including assessing patients' vital signs to determine priority of treatment.
Diagnostic Interpretation: Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms (EKGs), X-rays, laboratory tests, and CT scans.
Patient Disposition: Determine the appropriate disposition for patients, including arranging admissions to the hospital, discharging with home care instructions, or transferring to other facilities.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records (EMR) for all patient encounters.
Team Leadership & Coordination: Direct and collaborate with nursing staff, technicians, residents, and other specialists, acting as the team leader in the Emergency Department.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all emergency department policies, procedures, and legal requirements, ensuring patient safety, confidentiality (HIPAA), and quality standards.
Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and primary care physicians, offering reassurance and clear explanations of treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Completed an Emergency Medicine Resident program or Emergency Medicine Fellowship that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
- Completed a Family or Internal Medicine Resident program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
- Non Emergency Medicine residents or fellows must have a minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in emergency medicine.
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM).
- Active, unrestricted state medical license and DEA registration.
- Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.
Skills
Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, ECGs).
Perform emergency procedures, such as:
Airway management and endotracheal intubation
Central venous and arterial line placement
Chest tube insertion
Procedural sedation
Lumbar puncture
Laceration repair and fracture reduction
Point-of-care ultrasound
Manage multiple patients simultaneously while prioritizing acuity.
Provide pain control and symptom management.
Initiate evidence-based treatment protocols.