Emergency Department Physician Services
Job Description Job Tittle: Emergency Department Physician Services Location: Clarksburg, 25704, WV Shifts: Multiple options available, including: • Day shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Schedule: Coverage required Wednesday through Tuesday, including holidays. Job Responsibilities Scope of Care / Duties • Direct Patient Care (Approx. 95% of time): • Provide comprehensive emergency care including evaluation, treatment, resuscitation, stabilization, triage, diagnosis, and disposition. • Manage minor to major procedures, including: • Local anesthesia, incision & drainage, laceration repair, nail trephination, nasal cautery, gastric lavage, bladder catheterization, peripheral IV insertion, spinal immobilization. • Abdominal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hematologic, endocrine, metabolic, head/neck, eye, musculoskeletal, nervous system, psychiatric, respiratory, renal/urologic, OB/GYN disorders. • Major emergency procedures such as central lines, chest tubes, defibrillation, cardioversion, intubation, lumbar puncture, fracture reduction, sedation, temporary pacemaker placement, and cricothyroidotomy. • Review and hand off inpatient admissions recommended by Advanced Practice Providers. • Provide consultations, referrals, and guidance to referring clinicians. • Initiate social work referrals for homeless or high-risk patients. • Apply or supervise orthopedic devices (splints, braces). • Follow medication policies; no sample medications provided. • Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions. Administrative / Other Duties (Approx. 5% of time): Attend staff meetings as required. • Complete quality assurance and performance improvement documentation. • Document all patient care in the electronic health record (EHR) and ensure appropriate coding for services provided. • Follow patient safety and infection control standards; report incidents and adverse events promptly. • Address patient/customer service issues in coordination with supervisory staff. Hours / Scheduling The Emergency Department operates 24/7, including holidays. • Shift schedules may vary; physicians must be available to work during all hours of operation or as required by leadership. • Timely patient evaluation and consult completion are required. Licensing Requirements: • All physicians must hold full and unrestricted licenses. Physicians with any history of restrictions, suspension, revocation, voluntary surrender, or denial are not eligible. Qualifications: • Current license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, territory, or district where services are performed. • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine. • Degree in Medicine (MD/DO). • Copies of ACLS/BLS Certifications. • Documentation of board certification or board eligibility. • DEA registration. • National Provider Identifier (NPI). • List of procedures performed in the past two years. • Health record documentation as required.
