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Seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician to join an established EM group at a northern NH Critical Access Hospital. Provides and directs medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) and responds to in-house medical emergencies. This position is required to work six (6) twenty-four (24) hours shifts clinically. If mutually agreeable, may work additional shifts at different locations within North Country Healthcare.
Essential Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited medical college with an unrestricted New Hampshire Medical License and a successfully completed residency in Emergency Medicine. Is Boarded in Emergency Medicine or is Boarded within five years of hire. Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with significant experience will be strongly considered. Prefer EM physician with at least 3 years of experience, including some in a small hospital or CAH. Must be comfortable with rural nature of ED/hospital, solo coverage, and limited number of specialists on call.
Six 24-hour shifts per month. Schedule created 2-3 months ahead.
- 25 bed CAH
- 6 ED beds - 1 trauma, 2 beds connected to DHMC telemedicine video monitor
- Tele Psych, ED, and Neuro available through Dartmouth Hitchcock
- Volume is approximately 6,000 pts annually; average daily varies between 10-20. 80% adult
- 2 staffed ICU beds (up to 3), around 12 Med Surg patients (varies with staffing)
- We transfer approx. 18-20 patients a month and admit 1 daily
- ED leads codes for inpatients
- 2 RN's during the day and one from 11p-7a, plus tech and paramedics until 1:30a; ED RNs are PALS, NRP and ACLS certified
- Radiology in house during day and VRAD afterhours
- Ultrasound available Monday-Friday, same for MRI
- Respiratory 7a-7p, 30 min response time after hours
- On call General Surgery, CRNAs, Orthopedic Surgery
- EMR is Meditech Expanse - same EMR as outpatient clinics and sister hospitals allows easy access to patient charts
About WMC:
The major strength of Weeks Medical Center is found in the ability of our physicians and staff to offer extensive services utilizing state-of-the-art technology while maintaining the personalized care of a community hospital. Weeks is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering medical, surgical, and intensive care services. In addition, a wide variety of outpatient services are available, including cardiac and physical rehabilitation; a fully-staffed oncology department; 24-hour emergency care; a fully equipped laboratory; and an extensive radiology department. Weeks is blessed with strong leadership and a dedicated community that allows us to meet the ever-changing requirements of today's healthcare environment.
About North Country Healthcare (NHC):
North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of fourmedical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health& Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks MedicalCenter, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includesnumerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leadingcomprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trainedindividuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals,specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committedto the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing thisapplication, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwiseparticipating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiriesto the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.
