Rapid Patient Assessment : Triage and prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition.
Diagnosis and Treatment : Perform physical examinations, order tests (labs, imaging), and diagnose acute illnesses, injuries, or life-threatening conditions.
Performing Emergency Procedures : Conduct CPR, intubations, suturing, fracture reductions, wound care, and other life-saving interventions.
Medication Administration : Prescribe and administer appropriate medications, including pain relief, antibiotics, or emergency drugs.
Stabilization and Resuscitation : Manage critical patients with conditions such as cardiac arrest, stroke, or trauma.
Collaboration with Specialists : Consult and refer patients to appropriate specialists or admit them to the hospital if needed.
Supervision of Medical Staff : Guide and oversee nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers in the ED.
Handling Multiple Cases Simultaneously : Work under high-pressure environments with multiple patients at different levels of urgency.
Non-Clinical Duties :
Patient and Family Communication : Explain diagnoses, treatments, and next steps to patients and their families.
Medical Documentation : Maintain accurate and detailed patient records for continuity of care.
Compliance with Regulations : Follow hospital protocols, state, and federal healthcare regulations.
Quality Improvement Initiatives : Participate in performance reviews, training, and hospital improvement programs.
Teaching and Mentorship : Educate medical students, residents, and junior staff in emergency medicine.
Discharge Planning : Provide follow-up instructions and coordinate outpatient care if necessary.
Required :
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine Physician • Troy, NY, US