Emergency Physician

Job Description Clinically manages all patients under his/her care in the Emergency Department Provides medical direction and advice to on shift ED physician staff Respond to all Code Blue calls in the Emergency Department Acts as a triage coordinator in multi person/disaster cases Provides clinical guidance, direction, and coordination of activities for supportive care within the ED and for follow up care Promotes and participates in ongoing education and training of all medical staff in the ED including the participation in hospital symposia and specialist meetings Participates in department in services and attends staff meetings Manages the operations of the assigned clinical service(s)/program(s) within the ED schedules and assigns staff reporting to him/her coordinates and manages the clinical practice and patient care activities authorizes the reassignment of staff reporting to him/her within and across clinical service/program areas of responsibility responsible for creating master rotations Works with the stakeholders to provide for sufficient qualified medical staff with the professional skills and judgment to deliver safe patient care Works with the stakeholders to ensure that space, facilities, equipment, and supplies at the ED meet the professional, educational and administrative needs Manages assigned staff in accordance with professional standards, performance expectations and current legislated/contractual obligations promotes and/or provides for cooperative working relationships, and a quality practice environment Acts as a resource to the leadership team in the area of specialization. Provides expert consultative advice to interdisciplinary team members as required Supports the development of annual operating and capital equipment budget forecasts for the assigned service area by the concerned finance departments monitors activities and ensures expenditures are within approved budgets identifies efficiencies and promotes optimal use of resources, making recommendations for current and future program and service adjustments Monitors indicators and takes corrective action to ensure that clinical programs and services continue to operate efficiently and effectively manage contracts for assigned programs and services Acts as an advocate for patients and families responds to identified issues take a lead role in coordinating a complaint review/audit process to address concerns regarding patient care and processes Participates in the development and maintenance of administrative and clinical information systems ensures contractual and government reporting requirements are met Ensures that professional practice and care standards are maintained Encourages medical research and evidence based practice at the ED. Established a Quality Practice environment within the service. Performs other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability