GENERAL PHYSICIAN

An emergency physician provides immediate care to patients with acute illnesses and injuries by rapidly assessing, diagnosing, and stabilizing them in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Key duties include performing urgent procedures like intubation and CPR, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, communicating with patients and families, and coordinating with other medical staff and specialists to determine the patient's next steps, which may include hospital admission or discharge.

Core responsibilities

• Assess and stabilize: Quickly evaluate and stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions.
• Diagnose and treat: Rapidly diagnose and provide immediate treatment for a wide range of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Perform procedures: Conduct urgent medical procedures, such as intubation, chest tube insertion, and CPR.
• Order and interpret tests: Order and interpret diagnostic tests like X-rays and CT scans to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicate: Provide clear and compassionate communication to patients and their families, especially during stressful situations.
• Coordinate care: Work with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and effective care.
• Determine disposition: Decide whether a patient needs to be admitted to the hospital or can be discharged after initial treatment.

Key skills

• Decision-making: Ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Stress management: Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-stress environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle a wide range of conditions and quickly shift from a slow pace to a fast one.
• Communication: Strong ability to communicate efficiently and empathetically with patients, families, and the care team.
• Problem-solving: Skill to identify complex problems and evaluate and implement solutions.
• Autonomy: Ability to act independently and take responsibility for patient outcomes.