Emergency Medicine job in Hattiesburg MS

Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Primary/Essential Functions:

• Serves as consultant and other duties as assigned.
• Assists the Department and Executive Team in obtaining ACGME continued accreditation (when applicable) and serves as the program director.
• Supervises residents, on-site and off-site.
• Provides performance evaluations, skill testing, and mentoring of residents.
• Provides patient care in the emergency department.
• Participates in resident and faculty recruitment.
• Assists with the implementation of departmental policies and monitoring staffing effectiveness.
• Participates in national societies, including ACEP and SAEM.
• Participates in hospital committees.
• Assists with the development and implementation of special departmental projects.
• Delivers presentations and participates in conferences for residents, medical students, nurses, and emergency medical technicians.
• Adherence to institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Attends mandatory training provided and required Merit Health Wesley, Merit Health Systems, and CHS. Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in teaching residents evidence of growth in clinical and teaching relating to Emergency Medicine
  • Preference is given to previous Merit Health Wesley Emergency Medicine Residency Program graduates.
  • Must have a minimum of three years of experience in Emergency Medicine
  • ACLS/PALS/ATLS certification.
  • A record of professional service appropriate to the discipline of an Emergency Medicine Physician Program Director. Required Qualifications:
    • M.D. or D.O.
    • Successful completion of ACGEM-accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine.
    • Valid, unrestricted medical license or eligibility for a medical license in Mississippi or be eligible for a license.
    • Board certification in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine. Merit Health Wesley's emergency medicine residency program is an accredited four-year program accepting six residents each year until 24 full-time residents are in the emergency medicine program. The program boasts both synergy with and extensive involvement from attending physicians. The emergency medicine residency program of Merit Health Wesley is dedicated to excellence in training emergency medicine residents. The training program's goal is to provide the graduating residents with the tools, skills, empathy, and knowledge to practice in any emergency department of their choosing. The residency program strives to continuously improve upon its program, training facilities, and academic curriculum to achieve the ultimate goal of the Department of emergency medicine: "Excellence in patient care." We have incorporated the Merit Health Wesley mission statement: "Loving God, serving others, excelling in healthcare." To learn more about the compensation package and additional details, please send your CV and cover letter to Michele Gutermuth Disclaimer: This position will remain open until we receive a qualified candidate. We are only accepting applications if you see this position posted.

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