Physician / Correctional Medicine / Texas / Permanent / Critical Care Physician Needed - 7 on/7 off, 12 hour shifts Job

Critical Care Specialist

Job Description:

• Expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of critically ill and injured patients, such as trauma victims and patients with multiple organ dysfunction
• Proficient in technological procedures and devices used in intensive care settings
• Capable of making excellent decisions under pressure
• Knowledgeable in diagnosis, advance directives, end-of-life decisions, and compassionate counseling for patients and their families
• Ability to lead and work with a team

Responsibilities:

• Provide time-restrained emergency medical care, life support, and organ support
• Work swiftly to stabilize, diagnose, and perform life-saving procedures from the first point of contact
• Administer appropriate medication to treat and stabilize patients' pain levels
• Monitor patients' progress and create detailed reports for continuity of care
• Demonstrate compassion with excellent communication skills
• Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and adhere to the American Hospital Association's Bill of Rights for patients

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Current medical license in state of practice required
• Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Five (5) plus years of residency training in more than one specialty
• Excellent communication, compassion, and organizational skills
• Strong clinical diagnostic skills
• Capacity to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate information in layman terms to patients and/or their families
• Knowledge of pharmacology, physiology, cardiology, neurology, various monitoring techniques, organ support and replacement systems, resuscitation, and other time-restrained medical techniques and procedures