Emergency Medicine Physician

Work is performed on-site at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Liberty (Ft. Bragg), North Carolina***

***As required by our government client, this position requires a US Citizen or permanent resident of the US

The Emergency Medicine Physician conducts essential medical assessments and treatments as directed by the MTF and Emergency Medicine Department Chief. They rapidly evaluate routine, urgent, and critical medical issues, leveraging specialized Emergency Medicine training to effectively manage a wide array of conditions. This includes Skin, Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat, Mouth, Teeth, Neck, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Lymphatic, Musculoskeletal, Genitourinary, Reproductive, Psychiatric, Central Nervous, Endocrine, and Peripheral Nervous System concerns.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Emergency Medicine Physician: $230.00 to $242.00 per Hour. Pay commensurate with experience. Will include limited benefits. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

This position requires a Minimum of 4 12-hour shifts per month. Shifts are 7am -7pm and 7pm-7am. Weekend shift rotation expected.

Emergency Medicine Physician Responsibilities Include:

Administer intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications

Conduct anoscopy

Perform arthrocentesis (excluding hip)

Manage burns, take cultures (throat/wound), perform ear irrigation, conduct eye irrigation, remove ingrown toenails

Remove sutures, manage wound care (assessment and direction of management)

Remove foreign bodies (rectal, extremity, uncomplicated ear/nose)

Perform incision and drainage of abscesses and thrombosed hemorrhoids

Interpret initial radiographs

Manage envenomations and exposure to hazardous materials

Manage uncomplicated orthopedic extremity injuries (splints)

Interpret laboratory results

Repair complex lacerations (excluding flexor tendon and neurovascular damage repair)

Perform simple laceration repair

Administer local anesthesia (topical/infiltration) and regional anesthesia (digits)

Provide nebulizer treatments

Conduct ocular tonometry, fluorescein tests, and slit lamp examinations

Perform venous puncture for laboratory studies

Ensure and maintain proper airway

Establish and maintain intravenous access via peripheral routes

Collect and document medical and social history data in appropriate format

Conduct general physical examinations and record findings

Determine medical qualifications for various purposes based on examination findings

Familiarize with the hospital formulary and prescribe drugs listed

Generate and maintain accurate medical records for beneficiaries according to AR 40-66 (Medical Records and Quality Assurance Administration)

Adhere to established operating procedures of the MTF and related clinics

Participate in quality control activities of the MTF, including department-specific quality control initiatives.

Engage in graduate medical education (GME) programs, serving as an attending physician with responsibilities encompassing administrative duties related to quality assurance and process review/improvement.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Emergency Medicine Physician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities:

Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident of the US.

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted license in one of the 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Hold a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree with training in Emergency Medicine.

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Will consider ABEM certification eligible Emergency Medicine Residents that are in the final months of completing residency.

Maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association. Documentation of training required and re-certification responsibility lies with the contractor. Certifications must be renewed annually at no cost to the Government.

Effective communication in English with patients, other Health Care Providers, and MTF employees.

Fulfill Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements without reimbursement from the Government. Contractor HCPs may attend MTF CME classes on a space-available basis with Department Chief approval, ensuring no interference with department clinical schedules. MTF CME attendance is at the contractor's personal time.

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNIH is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

***As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen, lawful resident alien, citizen of American Samoa or other territory owning permanent allegiance to the United States.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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