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Job description
The Loma Linda VA has an opening for an energetic, driven, and compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician.
Position
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who will provide urgent and potentially life‑saving medical care to Veterans who come to the VA Medical Center Emergency Department.
Responsibilities
Assessment and Stabilization
Rapidly assess and stabilize Veterans with acute illnesses, injuries, or exacerbations of chronic conditions.
Perform initial evaluation, order necessary labs and imaging, and initiate treatment.
Emergency Procedures
Perform emergency procedures such as airway management (intubation), cardiac resuscitation (CPR/ACLS), wound repair, fracture management, and procedural sedation.
Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Collaborate with other specialties (cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, etc.) for patient consultations, admissions, or transfers.
Work with nurses, social workers, and other team members for comprehensive Veteran‑centered care.
Management of a Broad Range of Cases
Care for both medical and psychiatric emergencies, including chest pain, stroke, sepsis, trauma, suicidal ideation, and substance withdrawal.
Address unique Veteran health needs, such as service‑related injuries, PTSD, and military sexual trauma.
Disposition Decisions
Determine whether Veterans can be safely discharged, admitted, or require transfer to higher level of care.
Provide clear instructions for follow‑up, medications, and warning signs.
Documentation and Compliance
Document all care provided in the VA Electronic Health Record.
Adhere to VA policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (such as those set by The Joint Commission).
Disaster and Mass Casualty Response
Participate in hospital‑wide disaster planning, drills, and emergency responses.
Work Schedule
(6)12 hr. shifts, (1) 8 hr. shift every two weeks (per pay period).
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Worksite address
loma linda, CA, 92354, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.