Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description:

Embark on an Exciting Journey as an ER Physician at Twenty Nine Palms Naval Hospital!

     Spectrum Healthcare Resources invites you to join our prestigious team as a civilian or retired military Emergency Room Physician. If you're seeking a fulfilling career that offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this position is for you.

Your Rewarding Role:

• Full-Time Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of full-time employment or as an Independent Contractor with flexible scheduling.
• Dynamic Shifts: Experience the excitement of 12-hour shifts, available between 0600-1830 and 1800-0630, with a 30-minute meal break included.
• Consistent Shifts: Maintain a work-life balance with a minimum of 4 shifts per month.
• Competitive Compensation: Elevate your earnings with estimated annual incomes ranging from $347,000 to $350,000 for employee status. For independent contractor physicians operating under a duly formed professional corporation, the estimated annual income reaches $370,000 to $374,000.

Your Qualifications:

We're looking for candidates who meet these qualifications:

• Board Certification: Be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).
• Residency :  Must be Emergency Medicine Residency Trained.
• Emergency Medicine Expertise: Possess experience in a hospital emergency medical department with a volume of no less than 2,500 visits per full-time physician per year.
• Credentials: Hold a current DEA registration, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS life support certifications.

The Enchanting Location:

Imagine working in the heart of Twentynine Palms, CA, just a stone's throw away from captivating Joshua Tree National Park. This location is your gateway to adventure, with Palm Springs and Big Bear, CA, both within a 90-minute drive.

The Hospital:

• Our 22-bed hospital facility offers an array of services, including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia, OB/GYN, and Psychiatry.
• Radiology services, such as X-rays, CT imaging, and ultrasonography, are available 24/7, with MRI imaging accessible on weekdays.
• Specialty services, including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, ENT, Neurology, Urology, and more, are affiliated with NMRTC San Diego and available for phone consultation 24/7.
• You'll have the convenience of an in-house Laboratory and Pharmacy accessible around the clock.

The Dynamic Emergency Department:

• Our 9-bed Emergency Department is your stage for critical care, with no Fast-track.
• Handling 9,000-9,200 annual patient encounters and an average daily census of 25 patients per day, you'll be at the forefront of healthcare excellence.
• Our 12-hour, single-coverage staffing schedule ensures exceptional care, with 2 RNs and 3 Corpsmen on every shift.
• With low acuity cases predominating, most chief complaints are triaged as ESI 4 or 5. In CY2022, our admission/transfer rate stood at just 5.3%.

Logistical Excellence:

• While we may not provide ICU-level care or inpatient telemetry, rest assured that patients requiring admission are swiftly transferred to higher levels of care.
• Robust air and ground EMS support guarantee timely patient transport to medical centers in the Palm Springs/Southern California area.
• Tele-Critical Care is available 24/7 to address any transfer delays for critically ill patients.
• Our streamlined processes ensure efficient care, from placing holding orders to transferring patients in need of specialized care.
• Whether it's strokes, STEMIs, or major traumas, we handle them with precision, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
• Obstetric and Gynecologic concerns are addressed with utmost care, with 24/7 availability for OB-related emergencies.
• Our Anesthesia team is on standby 24/7, ready to assist with procedural sedations or challenging airway cases.
• For patients requiring psychiatric hospitalization, we've simplified the process for minimal delays, with on-call mental health support available 24/7 for disposition, holds, or close-interval follow-up.

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team, providing essential care in a captivating environment. Join us at Twenty Nine Palms Naval Hospital and let your medical expertise shine in a setting where your contributions truly matter.

Point of Contact:

 Haniya Arends

Senior Recruiting Manager

DIRECT  256.382.5399| EMAIL : Haniya_Arends@spectrumhealth.com

Company Overview: 

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems.  SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles.  A Joint Commission Certified Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 600 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 5,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.