Emergency Department Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician Fresno CA

Committed to improving health outcomes for the communities we serve

Community: Fresno is the heart of Californias Central Valley and the gateway to three national parks Yosemite Sequoia and Kings Canyon. With a population of over 540000 Fresno offers an affordable cost of living a warm Mediterranean climate and a thriving food and agricultural scene. Enjoy world-class outdoor recreation from hiking and skiing in the Sierra Nevada to exploring the San Joaquin River Parkway. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo Forestiere Underground Gardens and vibrant downtown arts district add to an exceptional quality of life.

Airport: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is located just minutes from the facility offering direct flights to major hubs including Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Dallas Phoenix Las Vegas and Seattle.

Facility: The VA Central California Health Care System provides comprehensive medical surgical and mental health services to Veterans across the Central Valley. Located at 2615 E. Clinton Ave. Fresno CA 93703 this modern facility serves a large Veteran population and operates a 24/7 Emergency Department supporting a Trauma Level II designation. The medical center is committed to excellence in patient care education and research.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive emergency medicine physician services in a Trauma Level II Emergency Department


• Evaluate diagnose and manage the full spectrum of emergency medical conditions including trauma cardiac emergencies respiratory disorders neurological events and psychiatric emergencies


• Perform emergency procedures including central venous line placement arterial catheter placement chest tube thoracostomy endotracheal intubation lumbar puncture procedural sedation cardioversion and cricothyroidotomy


• Provide initial evaluation emergent treatment and stabilization for life- and limb-threatening conditions


• Manage wound care fracture/dislocation reduction and application of orthopedic devices


• Coordinate patient admissions consultations and transfers as clinically indicated


• Document all patient encounters in the electronic health record system


• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions to patients


• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities


• Supervise and educate health professions trainees rotating through the Emergency Department

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)


• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) or Internal Medicine (ABIM/ABFM)


• Current full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state

Schedule:

• 0-12 shifts per month


• The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year

KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. For more information call or visit .

KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected status under applicable federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.