Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician

Services will be performed onsite at the Augusta VA Medical Center Uptown campus.

Job Description

• Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting to the VA Medical Center Emergency Department.
• Deliver care consistent with VA standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality assurance initiatives, and peer reviews as required.

Requirements

• Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Physicians with past or current licenses that have ever been restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily surrendered, or denied will not be considered.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine is required.
• BLS and ACLS certification are strongly encouraged (may be required by facility policy).

Hours of Operation

The Emergency Department operates 24/7/365, including Federal holidays. Physicians must be flexible to work shifts as assigned by ED leadership.

Current Shift Structure

Monday - Friday

• 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
• 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
• 6:00 pm - 7:00 am

Saturday & Sunday

• 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
• 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Federal Holidays (weekday coverage)

• 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
• 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
• 6:00 pm - 7:00 am

Compensation & Contract

• Contract role (1099 or W2 depending on arrangement).
• Competitive hourly pay (details provided upon inquiry).