Physician (Regular Ft)US Department of Veterans Affairs • Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Physician (Regular Ft)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
À propos
The incumbent will follow EM practice that is consistent and in line with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Model for the Clinical Practice of EM and emergent care that is congruent with the facility's capabilities. Support and participation by EDs in the existing EMS system and provision of medical direction for the patients in the pre-hospital setting, where appropriate. An evaluation and emergency care provided to individual patients presenting to the ED that is consistent with all applicable standards and regulations, including compliance with the intent of the Emergency Medicine Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1395dd. The following core privileges and core procedures are recommended for physicians granted emergency medicine privileges: Applicants must be BC/BE in Emergency Medicine and meet the requirements for appropriate training based on completion of an accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine within the last 5 years. Physicians who are not BC/BE in Emergency Medicine may be considered and must provide evidence of appropriate training and/or current competence to be granted these privileges (this listing is not meant to be inclusive): Core Privileges. Core privileges are the standard, usual, and customary nonprocedural activities appropriate in the diagnosis and management of the organ systems and diseases encompassed by this specialty. Core privileges include the interview, evaluation, diagnosis, provision of treatment, rendering of opinion, completion of medical record, documentation of care, communication with patients and family regarding treatment, and communication with other care providers in accord with service privileges and with scope of licensure. These include requesting consultations and technical procedures to be performed by other physicians and qualified consultants/technicians.
Core Procedures
Arterial punctures for blood testing and cannulation for blood pressure monitoring. Emergency Vascular Access (IO placement and CVC placement) Non-emergent and emergent airway management including mechanical ventilation, subject to the requirements of VHA Directive 2012-032, Out of Operating Room Airway Management (OOORAM) or successor Directive. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation including cardioversion/defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing. Wound management including: The use of local anesthesia, Foreign body removal, Incision and drainage, Wound repair, Foley catheter placement. Epistaxis control. Fracture/dislocation - initial management, including splints. Cervical Spine immobilization. Administration of thrombolytic therapy.
Work Schedule: Variable shifts of 8-12 hours, may be on all days of the week
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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