Emergency Room Physician

Emergency Room Physician – ER Physician Date: May 9, 2024 Location: Trujillo Alto, PR Employment type: Independent Contractor (Professional Services) Salary range: $80.00 – $90.00 per hour Shifts: Saturday – Sunday (7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM, and 11PM-7AM) At NeoMed Center we provide integrated primary and preventive health services in order to achieve a community well-being; highlighted among the most creative and dynamic providers in Puerto Rico. As talents, we distinguish ourselves by making the experience of our patients and clients a hallmark of our brand, ensuring an accessible and responsive health care. Our institution is building a world-class primary healthcare system, aimed at improving health outcomes for our patients and building healthy communities on the island. Are you ready for a rewarding career? Over 450 people in Puerto Rico work at NeoMed Center, Inc. Come and join our high performance team! General Description The Emergency Room Physician works in our community health centerxe2x80x99s emergency room department providing urgent care services. Essential responsibilities include treating patients with life-threatening illnesses, establishing effective patient care plans, and referring patients to the appropriate specialists. In general, the ER Physician stabilize and treat patients who are experiencing acute health problems or traumatic injuries, provides advice about further care and advancing treatment by recommending a course of action if an emergency medicine patient needs to be admitted in a hospital. Itxe2x80x99s a fast-paced and ever-changing work landscape, treating various injuries and illnesses from patients of all walks of life, from children to geriatrics. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no managerial duties Minimum Education Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited institution Experience and Qualifications Desirable experience in an Emergency Room, Urgent Care Facility and/or Primary Care Center Licenses / Certifications Medical License issued by the Puerto Rico Medical Discipline and Licensure Board Federal (DEA) and State (AMSSCA) License for Controlled Substances CPR-BLS, ACLS and PALS certification NPI Registry Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary. Core Competencies Strategic Thinking Leadership and Agility Effective Communication Time Management Active Listening Teamwork and Trust Collaboration and Flexibility Problem Solving Accountability Emotional Intelligence Additional Competencies Team-Based Care Model Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care Knowledgeable with care guidelines Decision-making and knowledge transfer skills Ability to motivate the patient Effective treatment prescriptions General health care domain Management of diagnoses and diseases Knowledgeable with medical equipment Electronic health record (EHR) skills MS-Office 365 and technology abilities Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be considered for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While executing the responsibilities of this position, the individual regularly sits, uses their hands and fingers, speaks and listens. The individual occasionally stands. Visual skills required for this role include near vision. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The individual in this role works in an urgent care setting and JCAHO facility with adequate temperatures, good lighting, and moderate to quiet noise. Protective universal measures required against blood pathogens according to the level of exposure. Essential Worker As recognized leaders of the comprehensive primary health in Puerto Rico, we reaffirm our commitment to always offer medical services to our patients, even during emergency events and/or natural disasters. NeoMed Center employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services, even in such circumstances. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that NeoMed Center may require your services during and immediately following such events. EEOC NeoMed Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. NeoMed Center does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type: Contract Pay: $80.00 – $90.00 per hour Expected hours: 8 xe2x80x93 24 per week Healthcare setting: Community health center ER Urgent care center Primary care specialties: Primary Care Schedule: 8 hour shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift On call Overnight shift Weekends only Education: Doctorate (Required) License/Certification: Medical License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required) Ability to Relocate: Trujillo Alto, PR 00976: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person