Job Posting ER Physician – Emergency Department. We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the southeastern region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Job Summary Diagnoses and treats a variety of diseases and injuries in the Emergency Department by performing the following duties. Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history. Examines patients to determine general physical condition. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition and arrive at working diagnosis. Performs any required life‑saving interventions as attested to in the Delineation of Privileges. Administers or prescribes treatments and medications. Determines appropriate disposition for patients. Consults with in‑house or specialty physicians as needed for the patient’s condition. If a patient is transferred, complies with all EMTALA requirements. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. This position may require working all shifts including weekends/holidays. The current shift length is 12 hours. Competencies Analytic/Problem Solving: Most of the decision‑making is heuristic or pattern recognition. The physician must be able to access the knowledge gained in the past through training, education (lectures, publications, etc.), and clinical experience and then rapidly determine whether the current situation fits the pattern. In doing so, they must rapidly assess for inconsistencies, ensure against cognitive bias, and, at the same time, avoid an error. Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate, resolve conflicts and cooperate with other AVRMC staff (Physicians, RNs, lab, Resp., etc.) and prehospital personnel. Documentation: Enter patient data, H&P, Physical Exam, MDM, Diagnosis, Treatment plan, Prescriptions, Disposition, MSE into the EMR in a timely and accurate fashion. Currently the hospital utilizes Meditech and dictation software to assist in that task. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; give us and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit: Put successive team about on interests: Able to build morale in group commitments to goals and objectives: Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Skill/Education Requirements Active, unrestricted, unconditional Colorado MD/DO license in good standing. ATLS, ACLS/PALS certification (waived if ABEM certified). Benefits Medical, dental and vision benefits. Life Insurance and short‑term disability benefits. Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12‑16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events. Identity Theft benefits. Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. Gym membership discount. Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal. 401(k) retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer‑matching after 1 year of service. Rewards and Recognitions. Employee wellness programs. Annual salary increase opportunity. Cafeteria meal discount. Generous paid time off. Shift differentials. Additional Information Position Type: Full Time Shift: Other Hourly Wage: $220.00 per hour Ref Code: #J-18808-Ljbffr