Emergency Medicine Physician PRN

Salary: n/a
PRN/Per Diem Days (Rotating Weekends)

Description

Specialization:
Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

• Must be BC/BE in EM (MD or DO) and EM residency trained
• Possess strong communication skills
• Expertise in the evaluation and management of acute medical emergencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and decision-making skills

• 13,800 annual volume
• 9 ED beds
• 24 hours of physician coverage
• Shift times: 7a-7p, 7p-7a
• MediTech EMR
• Trauma transfers to Methodist Hospital or Methodist Children’s Hospital
• 1099 position - up to 120 hours available
• Meditech EMR

• The emergency services team is fully trained team and equipped to handle a variety of adult and pediatric conditions.
• Radiology, full-service laboratory and telemetry
• Specific on-site diagnostic equipment will include: 64-slice CT scanner, dedicated x-ray suite, ultrasound and telemetry equipment
• Immediate intervention for serious emergencies where treatment time is critical with quick transfer capabilities to any Methodist Healthcare facility
• 24-hour monitoring and testing of patients, such as chest pain cases
• Use of a Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) to allow staff to electronically transmit any diagnostic image

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.