Job Posting
Hospital & ER Physician
As a member of the Medical Staff at South Lincoln Hospital District, the Hospital and ER Physician role provides clinical leadership to the Acute and Emergency Room teams and, in coordination with the Director of Nursing, ensures the viability and effectiveness of this essential service line. The Hospital and ER Physician must possess specialized medical knowledge as well as excellent decision-making skills. The Hospital and ER Physician is expected to be emotionally resilient with the ability to communicate effectively and the physical stamina to cope with the demands of caring for patients in the Hospital Acute Care and/or Emergency Care environments. To ensure success, the Hospital and ER Physician should have excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead and manage a team effectively while working under pressure. A high degree of manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and excellent visuospatial awareness are essential to the position. Call responsibilities are within 15 minutes response time but are otherwise not required to be completed on premise.
Desired Education, Certifications and/or Experience
Required
• Degree in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited US Medical School
• Successful completion of U.S. Medical Licensing Examination
• Current unencumbered Wyoming medical license or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of the date of hire
• Board certification in the field of Family/Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine with the ability to cover both acute inpatient and emergency services
• Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine is preferred
• Board certified or eligible in Family Practice considered
• Experience in emergency medical care needed
• Skills in various emergency procedures required (intubation, central lines, intraosseous access, chest tube placement, etc.)
• Current ACLS and PALS certification
• Current ATLS certification preferred
• Current DEA registration
• Eligible to participate in Medicare and Medicaid
Preferred
• 3-5 years of emergency medical care or family medicine with acute and/or emergency coverage responsibilities
Responsibilities / Functional Job Description
General: Standards of Behavior
1. Demonstrates a commitment to living the SLHD standards of behavior through exemplifying in action, a commitment to the values of SLHD, namely:
a. Innovation – continually seeking the latest advances in cost effective healthcare and customer service.
b. Compassion – concern for the individual, empathy for the situation, action to provide service
c. Integrity – doing the right thing; always.
d. Community – supporting, giving and acting to improve where we live, serve, and work.
e. Passion for Healthcare – fervently, avidly, and zealously seeking the improvement of human health
2. Displays this commitment to the standards of behavior through actions and words, by demonstrating the following behavior traits:
a. Adaptability – Responding resourcefully to changes in direction, priorities, schedules, approaches and responsibilities for the good of everyone. Maintaining a positive attitude when faced with a difficult or challenging situation and providing an uplifting and realistic outlook on the opportunities the future may present.
b. Communication – Listening attentively and seeking clarification, being friendly in words and actions, responding to others in a timely manner to ensure satisfaction, comfort and quality care. Utilizing AIDET and the promise to explain the experience the patient can expect, and communicate how the patient will receive excellent and timely care.
c. Professional Conduct and Attitude – Keeping personal conversations to an appropriate volume for the area I am working in, treating everyone in a courteous manner – rudeness is never acceptable, addressing conflict with others privately and respectfully and utilizing the appropriate chain of command. Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, keeping frustration separate from patient care and professional activities, and recognize that patients are not an interruption, they are our reason for being here.
d. Commitment to Team Members/Patients – Assist patients in finding their destinations, walking with them when possible, interacting constructively with team members and supporting a blame free environment, recognizing there is no place for “it’s not my job”, finding the right person to support a patient or coworker if I am unable to support or help them. I will not spread negativity, being positive starts with me.
e. Personal and Career Development – Demonstrating a curiosity toward learning and practicing self-development. Supporting co-workers by sharing knowledge, expertise and encouragement to help them be successful in their role. Finding ways to improve the quality of my work even when things are going well. Seeking creative solutions to problems and encouraging creativity in others.
f. Sense of Ownership – Admitting and correcting mistakes, taking personal responsibility to help the organization to succeed. Ensuring cleanliness by maintaining a clutter free environment. Refraining from behavior or conversations that undermine the confidence of the community in our facility. Utilizing resources effectively and maintaining financial responsibility.
Role Specific: Work role responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the appropriate care plan.
2. Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure(s) for treatment.
3. Evaluate and advise patients regarding the risk(s)/benefits involved with any treatments while exercising a shared decision-making approach whenever possible/appropriate
4. Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities, and patient function within the providers scope of practice while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols.
5. Follow evidence based best practices for medical, surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic care
6. Prescribe treatment and procedures appropriate to care needs
7. Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care.
8. Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; ongoing quality improvement objectives; and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
9. Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Association Bill of Rights for patients.
10. Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs.
11. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
12. Ensure that current best practices are being implemented in order to ensure the highest standards of quality care
13. Complete timely and thorough patient documentation utilizing the Electronic Health Record utilized by SLHD.
14. Participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives, including peer reviews, and other tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in the delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or workflows.
15. Must lead staff education initiatives, administrative support and best practices.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Knowledge of state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures and best practices governing General Surgery services.
2. Ability to skillfully coordinate competing priorities, ensuring the completion of all required tasks.
3. Skill in accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Ability to develop strong relationships with team members.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Ability to read, write legibly and calculate mathematical figures.
7. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
8. Ability to effectively lead a team a fast paced and intense environment.
9. Ability to handle stressful situations and respond appropriately.
10. Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork across SLMC departments.
11. Ability to communicate to complete responsibilities effectively
12. Ability to see to use computer efficiently and read computer reports and correspondence
13. High proficiency with Microsoft office products (excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Equal Employment Opportunity
South Lincoln Medical Center will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Contact Information
Stephanie Raver - HR Business Partner
HR
711 Onyx
Kemmerer, WY 83101
Email: sraver@southlincolnmedical.com
Phone: 13078008683 |
