About

• Description
• Altus Community Healthcare has incorporated 5 brands, with 31 facilities across various locations in Texas. ACH has many low volume, freestanding emergency centers, running 24 hours daily. Incorporated 5 brands include - Altus / Austin Emergency / Exceptional / STAT Specialty / Neighbors
• This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective emergency medical care across specified locations while aligning with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Focus is on providing high-quality patient care as part of a healthcare team.
• Locations: E. Riverside Dr. and S. Lamar Blvd.

Job Type

• Full Time Physician – commitment obligations of 144 hours/month (six 24-hour shifts)
• We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate ER Physician to join our team. As an ER Physician, you will be responsible for providing immediate medical attention to patients who require emergency care. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Immediate Evaluation and Diagnosis: Assess patients’ medical conditions upon arrival in the emergency room.
• Administering Treatments: Provide urgent medical treatments, including performing necessary surgical procedures.
• Stabilization: Ensure patients are stabilized before further treatment or transfer to other medical departments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, paramedics, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Diagnostic Tests: Interpret various diagnostic tests
• Communication: Communicate effectively with patients and their families about diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans.
• Record Keeping: Document and maintain detailed records of patients’ visits, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with advancements in emergency medicine and participate in ongoing professional development activities
• Performance KPI: The KPI framework is divided into three primary categories, each focused on enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, and provider engagement.
• Quality KPIs : Quality KPIs prioritize patient experience and clinical outcomes. Each metric is tied to a specific goal.
• Throughput KPIs: Throughput KPIs evaluate operational efficiency, specifically the speed and smoothness of patient flow in the facility.
• Citizenship KPI : The Citizenship KPI rewards contributions that enhance the overall team dynamic, which, while intangible, can significantly influence workplace morale and performance.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement. If you are a dedicated and compassionate ER Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.
• Requirements
• Completed residency with at least 2 years of ER experience
• Active Texas State Licensure
• BLS/PALS/ACLS/ATLS
• Experience in (ideally a free-standing) emergency department or urgent care setting
• Experience managing multiple clinical sites and leading cross-functional teams
• Medical degree from an accredited medical institution or program
• Deep knowledge of current medical practices, procedures, and equipment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work and think quickly in a high-stress environment
• Board Certification is preferred but not a requirement
• An Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine background (preferred)