We are seeking an Emergency Medicine physician to join a hospital-licensed emergency facility in Orchard Park, New York, about 20 minutes southeast of downtown Buffalo. This medium-acuity ED sees about 30,165 visits a year, with 12 hours of daily APC support and quick access to a full-service sister hospital nearby.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
The facility is a licensed hospital offering 24/7 emergency care. Unlike an urgent care center, it accepts ambulances and patients with acute illnesses and injuries. It has around-the-clock access to cardiac and stroke services at a nearby sister hospital, and all trauma is transferred to a Level I trauma center in Buffalo. The facility also offers specialty care and diagnostic testing, and is part of a non-profit health care system.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Annual ED volume: approximately 30,165 visits
- 24-hour physician coverage plus 12 hours of APC coverage daily
- 12 ED beds
- Acuity: medium; admission rate approximately 5%
- No fast track; no trauma designation (trauma transfers to a Level I center)
- 24/7 access to cardiac and stroke services at a nearby sister hospital
COMPENSATION
- $255/hour for day shifts
- $260/hour for night shifts
- Sign-on bonus available
REQUIREMENTS
- Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
- Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Active New York medical license
BACK-UP SPECIALTIES
Orthopedics on site, with cardiac and stroke services available around the clock at the nearby sister hospital.
ABOUT ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK
Just 20 minutes southeast of downtown Buffalo, Orchard Park is an upscale community with quiet neighborhoods, excellent schools, extensive shopping, and easy access to the NYS Thruway. Lake Erie, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border are all close by, and Orchard Park is home to the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Local favorites include the Tifft Nature Preserve and Quaker Arts Pavilion. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is about 15 miles away.
