Physician (Emergency Medicine)

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego in the Department of Emergency Medicine. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Provide direct clinical emergency medical care to a wide range of patient presentations, ages and conditions including emergent, urgent, and non-urgent complaints covering the entire age spectrum.

Examine, diagnose and treat or prescribe treatment of assigned patients.

Orders appropriate laboratory, x-ray, and other diagnostic tests, interprets the total medical and surgical evidence, incorporating information into an accurate diagnosis.

Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including lifesaving and lesser procedures.

Facilitate patient access to continuing medical care by appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers and operating within the policies and regulations of the hospital.

Conduct initial resuscitation and stabilization of patients.