Physician - Emergency Room

Job description

Experience Required

nNone

nMinimum Education Required

nOther

nCompensation

n$7.25 / hourly

nHours Per Week

n40

nNumber Of Positions

n1

nWork Schedule and Shift Requirements

nFirst (Day)

nJob Description

nPhysician - Emergency Room

nLocation

nUS-KY-Hopkinsville

nJob ID

nOverview

nQuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Emergency Room Physician to provide patient care services in the Emergency Department Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) at Fort Campbell, KY. This position plays a critical role in delivering timely, high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment in support of the military healthcare mission. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to emergent and complex medical situations, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. This role is essential in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and compassionate environment for service members and their families.

nDuty Location: Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH), 650 Joel Dr, Fort Campbell, KY, 42223. No Telework allowed.

nDuty Hours: The performance hours of the MTF are as follows: Emergency Room is open 24hrs a day, 365 days per year, 366 for Leap Year. Examples hours of performance are , , , , , for ER Physicians. Shift duration may vary anywhere between 8-12 hours. 30 minute unpaid lunch is required. Contractors must provide a minimum of 5-night shift per month. Shifts beginning at 1800, 2000 and 2100 are considered night shifts. When directed by the government, the HCW shall remain on duty to complete patient treatment where lack of continuity of care would otherwise jeopardize patient health.

nEssential Functions and Job Responsibilities

nClinical Competency: Must have sufficient emergency medicine experience to diagnose and treat a broad range of medical conditions and traumatic injuries.

nIndependent Practice: May serve as the sole physician in the Emergency Center during a shift and must be prepared to manage emergencies without additional physician support.

nPatient Volume: Must see urgent/acute patients in a timely manner and at least 3 patients per hour when emergent workload is low.

nEmergency Procedures: Must be proficient in procedures including:

nIncision and drainage, wound repair, foreign body removal

nFracture/dislocation reduction and splinting

nDefibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

nAirway management, intubation, difficult airway techniques, and cricothyrotomy

nLumbar puncture

nChest tube placement and open thoracotomy

nCentral and peripheral IV access

nBladder catheterization and NG/OG tube placement

nConscious sedation and rapid sequence intubation

nEmergency vaginal delivery

nDiagnostic peritoneal lavage

nAdministration of IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications

nDiagnostic Skills: Must obtain and document patient histories and physical examinations, interpret EKGs, laboratory results, and preliminary radiographs, and develop appropriate treatment plans.

nCritical Care: Must respond to Code Blue events, provide resuscitation, manage cardiopulmonary arrest, and coordinate EMS or specialty support when necessary.

nPatient Management: Provide immediate emergency evaluation, definitive stabilization, discharge instructions, referrals, and appropriate follow-up.

nHospital Coverage: Provide emergency care to both inpatients and outpatients and remain in or immediately available to the Emergency Center throughout the assigned shift.

nDocumentation: Complete timely and accurate medical records, including histories, physicals, diagnoses, treatment plans, laboratory/x-ray documentation, ADS records, and required reports.

nMedication Management: Must be familiar with the hospital formulary and prescribe/dispense medications in accordance with MTF policies, including dispensing medications after the pharmacy closes.

nQuality & Compliance: Must meet established productivity/workload standards and comply with all applicable MEDCOM, BACH, Army, MTF, and Joint Commission requirements.

nCommunication & Coordination: Coordinate with consultants, accepting facilities, EMS, MTF personnel, and the COR as appropriate.

nProfessional Responsibilities: Attend required staff meetings, grand rounds, academic activities, and provide resident lectures when required.

nMinimum Requirements

nDegree/Education:

nDoctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).

nMedical School Requirements:

nA U.S. medical school accredited by the appropriate recognized accrediting body;

nAn osteopathic medical school approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or

nAn international medical school with Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.

nExperience: Must have extensive current emergency medicine experience (have worked more than 20 hours per week for the previous 12 months in a similar or high-level emergency care setting).

nCurrent Certification(s):

nBasic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Web-based (on-line) classes are not acceptable by the Government.

nLicense: Full, Active, unrestricted medical license (MD or DO) and ability to obtain clinical privileges at the MTF.

nAdditional requirements: NPI, Active DEA registration required. No education equivalency substitutions permitted.

nLegal Authorization to Work in the United States: The contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen.

nPhysical Demands

nContract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.

nAdditional Information

nBackground/Security Investigation: The contract worker must be able to pass a government required security investigation and return required documentation timely.

nOccupational Health: The contract worker shall be required to obtain documentation of required physical testing or a report of a physical examination.

nTuberculosis Screening: The Contractor ensure contract workers shall be screened for tuberculosis (TB). In addition, contract worker will be screened prior to reporting for services at the place of performance for the following: N/A

nHealth Requirements. The Contractor shall provide documentation certifying health requirements such as immunizations, annual vaccinations, and physical examination when required at the time of initial placement.

nCertifications can be recertified at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Space-A availability in a non-pay status.

nCompany Benefits

nPSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

nEEO Commitment

nIt is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, age, s ex, s exual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

nReasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing , or by dialing .

nPSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

nAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including:

nMinorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans.

nNOTE TO JOB SERVICE: VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referrals of Protected Veterans

nJob Type

nFull time

nBenefits Offered

nNot specified

nVeteran Preference

nNo

nPlace of Work

nOn-site

nRequisition ID

n

Worksite address

hopkinsville, KY, 42241, US

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