Locums Emergency Medicine Physician — VA Medical Center, Fresno, CA

We are seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine Physician to provide coverage at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fresno, California. Join a busy, physician-led emergency department delivering comprehensive emergency care in a collaborative environment.

Position highlights

• 24/7/365 ED coverage
• Flexible 8- and 12-hour shifts
• Day, evening, and overnight schedules available

Typical shift options

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, stabilize, and treat patients with medical, surgical, psychiatric, and traumatic emergencies
• Perform common emergency procedures (airway management, moderate sedation, central line placement, chest tube, lumbar puncture, joint reduction, laceration repair, I&D, thoracentesis, paracentesis, intubation) within scope of practice
• Manage resuscitation, stabilization, and disposition of patients
• Collaborate with consulting services and multidisciplinary teams
• Complete accurate, timely electronic medical documentation

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or General Surgery (or approved international equivalent)
• Current, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state or territory)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Active DEA registration and NPI
• Clear OIG status
• Trauma Level II experience preferred; CPRS experience preferred but not required