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Job description
Job Title
Emergency Medicine Physician
Duties
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Key Clinical Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive evaluations, stabilization, and treatment for all ED patients
Order and interpret appropriate routine diagnostic studies
Collaborate with primary care, subspecialists, and inpatient teams for safe transitions of care
Supervise and provide clinical oversight to ED nurses and advanced practice providers
Deliver care aligned with American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Model for the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine standards and facility capabilities
Support EMS programs and provide medical direction for pre-hospital care when appropriate
Ensure clinical practice is consistent with EMTALA, Joint Commission standards, OIG requirements, VA directives, VISN guidelines, HIPAA, and all applicable policies
Participate in both facility and departmental quality and performance-improvement initiatives, including peer review and patient safety activities
Teaching & Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise, teach, and evaluate students, residents, fellows, and PA/NP learners in assigned to the Emergency Department
Provide clinical and professional oversight aligned with VA policies and academic affiliate expectations
Promote excellence in emergency care through supervision, clinical reasoning mentorship, medical decision making, and coaching on procedures and patient safety
Administrative & Professional
Participate in clinical performance measures, chart reviews, and process improvement
Attend required meetings and complete all mandatory trainings
Maintain timely, thorough medical documentation
Support facility accreditation readiness, compliance reviews, and emergency preparedness
Serve on committees and contribute to facility-wide initiatives as assigned
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Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with shared rotation of nights, weekends, and holidays
Worksite address
east orange, NJ, 07017, US
Who can apply
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