Emergency Medicine Physician-Alabama

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# Emergency Medicine Physician-Alabama > Commonwealth Medical Services · Dothan, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-18 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Docs - EAST ## Description The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies. This role requires rapid decision-making, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to manage a wide range of clinical conditions in a fast-paced environment. ### Key Responsibilities - Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with urgent and emergent medical conditions - Perform medical procedures including resuscitation, stabilization, and wound care - Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests such as labs and imaging - Coordinate care with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals - Make timely clinical decisions to determine patient disposition (admission, transfer, discharge) - Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care - Accurately document clinical findings, treatment plans, and outcomes in the medical record - Comply with all clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements - Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and continuing medical education activities ### Qualifications - Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution - Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program - Board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine - Active and unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure) - Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (or ability to obtain) ### Skills and Competencies - Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills - Ability to work efficiently under pressure in high-acuity situations - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Team-oriented approach to patient care - Proficiency with electronic medical records ### Work Environment - Fast-paced emergency department setting - Variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays - Exposure to a wide variety of medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions ### Physical Requirements - Ability to stand and move for extended periods - Ability to perform procedures requiring manual dexterity - Ability to lift and assist patients as needed ## Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/DDA9AE1BAD/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)