Physician - Emergency Medicine

Seeking Emergency Medicine Physician at Southern CA VA!!

The Loma Linda VA has an opening for an energetic, driven, and compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician.

The Position:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who will provide urgent and potentially life-saving medical care to Veterans who come to the VA Medical Center Emergency Department.

1. Assessment and Stabilization:

• Rapidly assess and stabilize Veterans with acute illnesses, injuries, or exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Perform initial evaluation, order necessary labs and imaging, and initiate treatment.

2. Emergency Procedures:

• Perform emergency procedures such as airway management (intubation), cardiac resuscitation (CPR/ACLS), wound repair, fracture management, and procedural sedation.

3. Multidisciplinary Care Coordination:

• Collaborate with other specialties (cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, etc.) for patient consultations, admissions, or transfers.
• Work with nurses, social workers, and other team members for comprehensive Veteran-centered care.

4. Management of a Broad Range of Cases:

• Care for both medical and psychiatric emergencies, including chest pain, stroke, sepsis, trauma, suicidal ideation, and substance withdrawal.
• Address unique Veteran health needs, such as service-related injuries, PTSD, and military sexual trauma.

5. Disposition Decisions:

• Determine whether Veterans can be safely discharged, admitted, or require transfer to a higher level of care.
• Provide clear instructions for follow-up, medications, and warning signs.

6. Documentation and Compliance:

• Document all care provided in the VA Electronic Health Record.
• Adhere to VA policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (such as those set by The Joint Commission).

7. Disaster and Mass Casualty Response:

• Participate in hospital-wide disaster planning, drills, and emergency responses.

The Facility:

Since 1977, the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has been at the forefront of transforming the health and lives of the courageous men and women who have proudly served our nation. As a Joint Commission accredited facility, we proudly serve over 106,000 veterans across San Bernardino, Riverside, and Inyo Counties in sunny Southern California. Our dynamic healthcare system features a state-of-the-art Medical Center with 132 inpatient beds, a vibrant Community Living Center with 110 beds, an advanced Ambulatory Care Center, seven convenient outpatient care sites, and an innovative Telehealth clinic.