Emergency Medicine Physician
Augusta, GA, 30904, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- emergency medicine
- physician
- urgent care
The Emergency Medicine Physician provides urgent medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a hospital emergency department, operating on a rotating shift schedule. The role requires an unrestricted medical license, board certification or eligibility in emergency medicine, and adherence to facility policies and VA standards. Collaboration with healthcare teams and participation in quality assurance activities are essential components of the position.
Services will be performed onsite at the Augusta VA Medical Center Uptown campus.
QualificationsLicensure:
Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Physicians with past or current licenses that have ever been restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily surrendered, or denied will not be considered.
Board Certification:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine is required.
BLS and ACLS certification are strongly encouraged (may be required by facility policy).
The Emergency Department operates 24/7/365, including Federal holidays. Physicians must be flexible to work shifts as assigned by ED leadership.
Current Shift Structure:
Monday Friday
7:00 am 7:00 pm
9:30 am 6:00 pm
5:30 pm 12:00 am
6:00 pm 7:00 am
Saturday & Sunday
7:00 am 7:00 pm
10:00 am 10:00 pm
12:00 pm 4:00 pm
7:00 pm 7:00 am
Federal Holidays (weekday coverage)
7:00 am 7:00 pm
9:30 am 6:00 pm
5:30 pm 12:00 am
6:00 pm 7:00 am
Provide emergency medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting to the VA Medical Center Emergency Department.
Deliver care consistent with VA standards, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
Participate in departmental meetings, quality assurance initiatives, and peer reviews as required.
Contract role (1099 or W2 depending on arrangement).
Competitive hourly pay (details provided upon inquiry).




