Emergency Medicine Physician

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who will provide urgent and potentially life-saving medical care to Veterans who come to the VA Medical Center Emergency Department.

Assessment and Stabilization

• Rapidly assess and stabilize Veterans with acute illnesses, injuries, or exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Perform initial evaluation, order necessary labs and imaging, and initiate treatment.

Emergency Procedures

• Perform emergency procedures such as airway management (intubation), cardiac resuscitation (CPR/ACLS), wound repair, fracture management, and procedural sedation.

Multidisciplinary Care Coordination

• Collaborate with other specialties (cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, etc.) for patient consultations, admissions, or transfers.
• Work with nurses, social workers, and other team members for comprehensive Veteran-centered care.

Management of a Broad Range of Cases

• Care for both medical and psychiatric emergencies, including chest pain, stroke, sepsis, trauma, suicidal ideation, and substance withdrawal.
• Address unique Veteran health needs, such as service-related injuries, PTSD, and military sexual trauma.
• Determine whether Veterans can be safely discharged, admitted, or require transfer to a higher level of care.
• Provide clear instructions for follow-up, medications, and warning signs.

Documentation and Compliance

• Document all care provided in the VA Electronic Health Record.
• Adhere to VA policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (such as those set by The Joint Commission).

Disaster and Mass Casualty Response

• Participate in hospital-wide disaster planning, drills, and emergency responses.