Physician (Emergency Medicine)
- Employer
- Defense Health Agency
- Location
- Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
- Posted Date
- Apr 6, 2021
- Reference
- 2021-6619
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- Specialty
- Emergency Medicine
- Position Type
- Permanent
Job Details
Recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized.
The Physician (Emergency Medicine) position is located in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
With more than 22,000 military members and their families, Ft Leonard Wood provides us with a diverse and well skilled population. The area is considered rural and located in the Heart of the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Considered some of the most beautiful scenery and country in the nation, hosting many large lakes, forests, and other outdoor/recreational events to include hunting, fishing, etc. It is also a great place to raise a family.
Management prefers candidates that are Board Certified in Emergency Medicine.
This position may require rotating shift work to include evenings, nights weekends and holidays.
This position requires the applicant to be able to possess and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) certification, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification, and Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) certification.
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
Responsibilities
As a Physician (Emergency Medicine) you will:
- Triage, examine, diagnose, resuscitate, stabilize, treat or direct a course of treatment for a wide range of emergent patients from the pediatric to the geriatric patient; from seriously ill to the
severely traumatized. - Examine patients and orders appropriate tests to evaluate patient's chief, and related complaints; ascertains medical needs and initiates action to provide needed services.
- Respond to and provides support to in-house cardiopulmonary arrests (echo-medic).
- Prepare guidance, assistance, training, and instructions to subordinates for technical and administrative matters.
Qualifications
1. US Citizenship required
2. Current unrestricted Medical License in one of the 50 States or US Territories.
3. Basic Life Support - BLS Advanced Cardial Life Support - ACLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Required regulatory licensure Periodic and random urinalysis drug testing Pre-employment physical Hepatitis immunization Seasonal influenza immunization Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment required
Company
THE WORK-LIFE BALANCE YOU NEED, THE BENEFITS YOU DESERVE.
At the Defense Health Agency you can practice at locations across the U.S. and around the world, but most importantly, you'll get the work-life balance you have always wanted with the benefits you deserve.
Practice alongside other highly-skilled civilian and military healthcare professionals and enjoy the unique career opportunities and employment benefits that can be found with the Defense Health Agency.
DO WHAT YOU REALLY WANT - CARE FOR PATIENTS AND HAVE A LIFE OUTSIDE THE PRACTICE.
There are a lot of reasons you became a physician, but none of them included inflexible work schedules, burdensome administrative tasks, and dealing with insurance companies. By offering you exceptional employment benefits as well as the opportunity to practice at locations across the U.S. and around the world, DHA delivers you the work-life balance you have always been missing.
ABOUT DHA
The civilian physicians of the Defense Health Agency meet the healthcare needs of active duty and retired military personnel, and their families, at treatment facilities across the U.S. and around the world.
DHA employees are NOT subject to military requirements such as "boot camp," enlistments, or deployments. Department of Defense is an equal opportunity employer.
REWARDING CAREERS
- 350+ Locations Worldwide
- 5 Million+ Under Our Care
- Excellent Staffing Ratios
- State-of-the-Art Facilities
- Patient-Focused Care
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Schedules
- Recruitment Bonuses
- Job Security
- Supportive Work Environment
- Student Loan Repayment
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
With job openings at more than 350 military medical facilities all across the U.S. and around the world, DHA offers you the chance to practice where you want.
THE DHA IS CURRENTLY HIRING:
- Family Medicine
- Internists
- Pediatricians
- Obstetricians & Gynecologists
- Surgeons
- Anesthesiologists
- Pathologists
- Neurologists
- Allergists & Immunologists
- Hospitalists
- Urologists
- Ophthalmologists
- Occupational Medicine
- Dermatologists
- Physical Medicine
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Radiologists
- Psychiatrists
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
AND MORE.
YOUR CAREER SEARCH STARTS HERE.
OUR PURPOSE
- Promote, sustain, and enhance the health of our armed forces, veterans, and their families.
- Train, develop, and equip a medical force that supports full spectrum operations.
- Deliver leading-edge healthcare to our warriors and military families to optimize outcomes.
- Website
- http://civilianmedicaljobs.com/nejm
- Telephone
- 5718355480
- Location
-
3130 General Hudnell Drive
San Antonio
Texas
78226
United States
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