Hospitalist Physician - Day or Nocturnist

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift

7 days on (12 hr shifts) followed by 7 days off – Day Hospitalist or Nocturnist

Summary of the Job

The Hospitalist provides care for hospitalized adult, general medical patients as the admitting or consulting physician.

Minimum Qualifications

MD or DO degree and Board Certification in the appropriate specialty. Must have background and experience caring for hospitalized patients, be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, and be a member in good standing of the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Medical Staff.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include:

• Standing, sitting, or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to work with moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort Required

• Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Frequently (34%-66%) – reaching.
• Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching.

EMPLOYMENT

All staff members are expected to conduct themselves according to the mission, vision, and values of St. Tammany Health System.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.