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Emergency Physician

Claremore, Oklahoma - Wish you were here! The City of Claremore is, to say the least, something to write home about. Born when Oklahoma was still Indian Territory, Claremore has an incredibly rich, diverse history and culture that they love to share with their visitors. But they're not exactly stuck in the past, as you'll soon learn when you explore their shops, parks, and unique hostels, museums, amenities, and attractions. Located along America's Mother Road and home to Oklahoma's favorite son, Claremore has a rich history and plenty to explore. Looking for a tasty bit to eat between excursions? Claremore is brimming with delicious eateries, from local flavors to nationwide chains! And of course, when considering where you're going to stay, you have from your favorite national brands to quaint Route 66 motels - Claremore's accommodations offer something for everyone.

Job Description

• Maintain a continuous vigil within the immediate confines of the Emergency Department to ensure services are readily and immediately available.
• Obtain a medical history, perform a physical exam as appropriate to the presenting problem, and formulate a diagnosis of the patient's problem, and secondary diagnosis as required to treat the patient.
• Render immediate medical services to those patients determined as emergent.
• Request and interpret laboratory and radiologic tests as necessary for diagnosis.
• Provide and order medically indicated treatment.
• Interpret x-rays and electrocardiograms.
• Suture minor lacerations and treat uncomplicated fractures.
• Refer patients as appropriate to routinely scheduled clinics of the Outpatient department.
• Render initial assessments of which Emergency Department/Urgent Care Patients will require transfer to a tertiary care center and consult the appropriate Indian Health Service physician on-call who will render the final decision concerning transfer and arrange transfer if indicated.
• Respond to in-hospital emergencies while on duty.

Requirements

• Shall have a permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice emergency medicine in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Shall be board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Shall have a current DEA license.

About the Facility

The Claremore Indian Hospital is a government-owned and operated facility providing inpatient services and outpatient care through nine organized clinical services. All of these departments are headed by board-certified or board-eligible chiefs of services. Services provided include audiology, behavioral health, dental, diabetes education, dietitians, emergency department, eye care, laboratory, medicine, OBGYN, outpatient pharmacy, pediatrics, physical therapy, radiology services, surgery, and the WIC program.

Community Overview

The closest major airport to Claremore is the Tulsa International Airport, located a short 17 miles away and has over 20 different connections that provide nonstop flights to this location.