Emergency Room Physician

Job Purpose & Position Overview

Acting under the authority of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska the WCHS will be responsible for the day to day operation and management of the Hospital and its associated programs. The Hospital is a 13 bed inpatient facility that includes an Ambulatory Care Clinic, Pharmacy, Medical laboratory, Radiology, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Dental Clinic, Behavioral Health, Public Health Nursing, Optometry, Social Service and other ancillary programs. The Service population is approximately 10,000 users. The Emergency Room physician will work in the Emergency Room of the WCHS Hospital and provide clinical diagnostic services and take action to appropriately treat the medical condition of the patient in a timely manner.  The Emergency Room is staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week and has a Physician on duty in the hospital at all times. The typical shift is 12 hours in length. This is a Tribal direct hire for permanent Full-Time Physician for the Emergency Room.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s Human Resources core mission, vision, and values.
• Serves as Staff Physician in the Emergency Department of the WCHS Hospital.
• Provides the full range of urgent and emergent medical care services to any and all patients with very little or no technical guidance.
• Provides direct medical services including diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic services.
• Complexity of care includes intubations and management of difficult airways, management of trauma including fractures of multiple extremities, stab wounds, open wounds of chest and abdomen, concussion, head trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, suicide attempts, etc.
• Clear, accurate, and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of discharge. The treatment plan is clearly stated. The physician is fully knowledgeable of and utilizes the RPMS. All progress notes/orders are to be completed and signed daily.
• The incumbent is responsive and prompt in recognizing emergency situations as well as taking timely necessary actions.
• Develops and maintains rapport of patients as well as fosters confidence through competence and interpersonal skills to the end that patients and others are informed participants in the treatment effort.
• Provides medical referrals to private sector hospitals, providers, and specialists if services are not available at the facility.

• Serves as a member of the organized Medical Staff and adheres to Medical Staff bylaws. Will participate in the performance improvement activities coordinated with the PI programs and ensures subordinate departments are in compliance with CMS, EMTALA, and hospital standards.
• Assures preparation of timely medical records and that all notes are submitted, complete, and accurate to provide comprehensive medical care.
• Respects tribal/cultural traditions and practices.
• Adheres to and upholds HIPAA regulations.