Emergency Medicine Physician, Per Diem at Greenwich Hospital

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician, Greenwich Hospital

Greenwich Hospital Emergency Department

Life-threatening stroke and heart attack, broken bones, cuts and sprains, are among a wide range of conditions addressed each day by emergency specialists at Greenwich Hospital. Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate care to every patient as promptly and efficiently as possible.

Level III Trauma Center

Greenwich Hospital is verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and designated by the State of Connecticut. Our skilled clinicians provide rapid assessment, stabilization and treatment to those who are suffering from a wide variety of critical illnesses and injuries. Numerous departments and specialties collaborate to care for trauma patients, offering comprehensive, expert and round-the-clock care.

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environment - Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancement - Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package - Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a sign-on bonus. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.

Relocation Assistance - We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits- Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

Employment Perks- Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

Clinical Duties

Rapid evaluation and stabilization of critical conditions involving adult, pediatric, medical, surgical gynecologic and obstetrical illnesses and trauma-related injuries. Resuscitation of acutely ill and injured patients in all ED clinical areas: the main ED, Fast Track, and Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).

Medical Leadership Duties

Medical leader function when assigned as the PIC (physician in charge) and collaborate with the charge nurse in managing patient flow through-out the ED and for administrative issues when the director is not present. Shift patient flow from one area to another in order to expedite care. Deal with administrative issues when assigned as the physician in charge (PIC). Contacts the ED medical director for significant issues that need to be resolved in a timely manner. Informs the medical director of significant risk management or patient care or administrative issues.

Interrelationships/ Administrative Duties

Positive and collegial manner interaction with private physicians, Hospitalists, and medicine residents. Contacting private physicians to provide updates on the condition of their patients and to seek their input in the selection of consultants. Coordinates patient care by contacting the correct private physician and seeks the PMD's input into the consultant that is called as well as the specialist for referral at the time of discharge.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited medical school with an M.D. or D.O. degree, completion of an approved emergency medicine residency training program with board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine.

EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited medical school with an M.D. or D.O. degree, completion of an approved emergency medicine residency training program with board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Management of acutely ill and injured patients of all ages. Skills that are included in basic and advanced cardiac life support, advanced trauma life support, basic life support, and pediatric advanced life support courses are examples of some of the skills required. Proficiency in the use the departmental computer for patient management, order entry, patient tracking, and laboratory, radiology, and medical record retrieval is essential. Licensure & Certification: Licensed as an MD in Connecticut and New York State. Certificates to dispense controlled substances by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency and a permit from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Affairs.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The Emergency Department is a very busy and stressful work area with frequent task interruptions that requires multi-tasking and with the resultant need to continually re-prioritize the work plan. The patient volume-to-medical provider ratio is high. Attending physicians may be exposed to infectious diseases, critically ill and injured patients and sudden and unexpected deaths with its associated stress. There is a considerable amount of walking, bending and stooping during the shifts. The ability to work for 8-hours in a standing position is needed during variable shift assignments, including rotating to all shifts, including days, nights and evenings. There is a moderate amount of assisting with lifting objects and patients ranging from five (5) to (300) three hundred pounds. Performing basic life support, including the ability to perform chest compressions is required. There is a considerable amount of fine motor control required for medical procedures (such as central line placement, thoracostomy placement, endotracheal intubation, suturing, applying splints).

To learn more, please email our In-House Provider Recruiter: bhavani.vaddepalli@ynhh.org

Book time with Vaddepalli, Bhavani: Prelim-Interview

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