Hourly Attending Physician - Emergency Medicine (M67626)

Hourly Attending Physician - Emergency Medicine (M67626)
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital - Tappahannock, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: Our mission is to provide unparalleled patient care, educate and train emerging leaders in emergency medicine and set a national standard for quality and safety metrics by responding to the changing needs of emergency healthcare through innovative research and systems development.

Chief Purpose of this Position:   We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our dynamic Emergency Medicine team as an hourly Emergency Medicine physician at our VCU Medical Center campus and our community Emergency Departments in New Kent County and Tappahannock, Virginia and Community Memorial Hospital, Southhill, Virginia. The VCU Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine sees over 100,000 patients per year and serves as a level 1 trauma center and a comprehensive stroke center.  The VCU Department of Emergency Medicine also provides coverage for a free-standing Emergency Department serving the rural patient community of New Kent, Virginia, which sees over 15,000 patients per year and community hospitals in Tappahannock, Virginia and South Hill, Virginia which see 20,000 patients per year and 25,000 patients per year, respectively.  The successful candidate will contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care with opportunities to engage in innovative research and high-quality education in Emergency Medicine.

Position Responsibilities:

• Clinical - Provide excellent clinical care by demonstrating proficiency in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of acute medical and traumatic conditions. Provide efficient, high quality patient care that reflects current professional practice norms and skills and is consistent with accepted utilization guidelines.
• Education - Participate actively in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, providing didactic lectures, bedside teaching, and simulation-based training.
• Research - Engage in impactful research and scholarly activities, generating knowledge and contributing to advancements in emergency medicine practice.
• Quality/Safety - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and promote patient safety and satisfaction.
• Administrative - Contribute to administrative and leadership responsibilities within the department, fostering a positive work environment and supporting the growth of emergency medicine services.

Required Qualifications: 

• Unrestricted Virginia medical license or ability to qualify for one
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine; Fellowship training and/or additional subspecialty certification is desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and research within the field of Emergency Medicine
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, the most recent facility to join VCU Health's academic health system, offers  state-of-the-art medical care and compassionate professionals for this community we serve. With a wide variety of services, ranging from traditional hospital care to intensive care, includes sophisticated diagnostics and physician specialists in most fields.  Part of an integrated health system network, we currently touching over 2 million lives annually. Serving Eastern Virginia since 1915, Tappahannock offers a variety of services and programs including:

• Cancer Care
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Diagnostic Laboratory Services
• Emergency Services
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Pain Management
• Physical Therapy
• Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders
• Urology
• Wound Care

Just an hour’s drive from Richmond or Fredericksburg sits Tappahannock, Virginia. Located along the Rappahannock River in the Northern Neck region, this community is home to beautiful waterfront vistas, and offers historic charm and small-town familiarity with plenty of shopping, dining and recreational activities. Tappahannock’s historic downtown comes alive with year-round activities that include a robust farmer’s market, live musical performances throughout the summer, and a charming holiday parade.

The community offers abundant housing, quality schools, a low cost of living, and lush pastural land. Life in Tappahannock centers around the river, which provides residents with opportunities for recreational activities such as boating, fishing and crabbing, and picturesque parks with great sunrise views. Discover the historical charm and tranquility that comes with life in Tappahannock.