Emergency Medicine Physician Job at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, OR

Good Shepherd is seeking a part-time physician to perform emergency medicine duties in a level III trauma emergency department of a growing midsize community healthcare system.

• This position is a minimum of 6 shifts per month with the opportunity to work additional shifts.
• Variable hours (days and nights, 12-hour shifts)

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System

At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

• Independent & Financially Stable organization
• Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
• Supportive Administration & Culture
• Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.

Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serves as Physician in the Emergency Department, providing care to all patients presenting to the ED as well as guidance and education to the entire ED staff. Treat patients who have life-threatening conditions. The primary job functions are to resuscitate and stabilize patients and transition care to an appropriate endpoint, whether that be the ICU, general inpatient bed, another provider, another hospital, or home.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Using this rule, the physician must determine if a patient’s symptoms may be caused by a serious medical condition.

• Collecting medical histories
• Thoroughly examining patients
• Drawing conclusions and order tests
• Deciding on appropriate courses of treatment
• Emergency resuscitation
• Taking whatever steps are necessary to stabilize the patient for transport to another area of the hospital or transport to another hospital.
• Effectively treating less serious injuries, such as broken bones or lacerations.
• Determining if patients need to be admitted to the hospital for further evaluation.
• Discharging some patients with instructions for self-treatment and follow-up with their personal care physician for additional evaluation on an outpatient basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Medical Doctor (Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine experience)
• Unrestricted Oregon License (or able to obtain)
• Oregon DEA Licensure (or able to obtain)
• ACLS, BLS, ATLS
• Trauma trained