Emergency Medicine Physician PRN

Description Specialization:Emergency MedicineJob Summary:Methodist Hospital Northeast is recruiting skilled and dedicated emergency medicine physicians to join our collegial team at Methodist Nacogdoches Freestanding ED in San Antonio, Texas.Qualified Candidates:    Must be BC/BE in EM (MD or DO) and EM residency trainedPossess strong communication skillsExpertise in the evaluation and management of acute medical emergenciesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and decision-making skills Incentive/Position Details:   8,000 annual volume with 10% pediatric casesDedicated pediatric exam room24 hours of physician coverage with 12 hours of Advanced Practice Provider coverageBC/BE in EM (MD or DO) and EM residency trainedPALS certification1099 position status- up to 120 hours per month Meditech EMR Methodist Nacogdoches Freestanding ED and Methodist Healthcare System: Emergency services team is fully trained and equipped to handle a variety of adult and pediatric conditions. Radiology, full-service laboratory and telemetrySpecific on-site diagnostic equipment includes: 64-slice CT scanner, dedicated x-ray suite, ultrasound and telemetry equipmentImmediate intervention for serious emergencies where treatment time is critical with quick transfer capabilities to any Methodist Healthcare facility24-hour monitoring and testing of patients, such as chest pain casesUse of a Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) to allow staff to electronically transmit any diagnostic image from the Methodist ER Nacogdoches to any Methodist credentialed physician’s office, specialist or any Methodist hospital emergency room for seamless follow-upClinicians are specially trained and certified in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), as well as trained in pediatric care guidelines following our Methodist Children’s Hospital standardsAll of the equipment needed to treat pediatric patientsDesigned pediatric exam room to create a welcoming environment for young patientsDirect access to consult with pediatric specialists at Methodist Children’s Hospital, and if necessary, coordinate seamless patient transfers to the hospital with a specially trained pediatric team San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax Additional Information: - Specialty: Emergency Medicine - Location: San Antonio, Texas 78212 - Contact: About the Company: Located in the suburb of Live Oak, Northeast Methodist Hospital is a 153-bed facility serving the healthcare needs of the surrounding Randolph Metrocom community of northeast San Antonio. Conveniently located off of Interstate 35 and Judson Road (San Antonio to Austin corridor), Northeast Methodist Hospital has developed an array of services to meet the health care needs of the surrounding community for the past 20 years.  Services include emergency care for adults and children, open heart surgery, cardiac catherization, general surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, gastroenterology, behavioral medicine and cancer care. The hospital is one of the fastest growing cardiology programs in South Texas; an additional catherization lab and expanded CICU beds were recently added to keep up with the demands of cardiology patients. There is a medical office building directly beside the campus and the Northeast Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center is adjacent to the hospital.