Physician - Hospitalist

Description

This contract position offers an on-site working mode, perfect for physicians focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative medical environment.

As a Physician - Hospitalist, you'll be integral in managing patient care, conducting rounds, and coordinating treatments while ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence. You will work closely with an experienced team to provide effective and timely medical interventions, thereby enhancing patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient rounds and manage daily care
• Collaborate with nursing staff and specialists for optimal patient outcomes
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and create treatment plans
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of patient care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions and treatment options
• Stay current with best practices and updates in the medical field

Requirements

Hospitalist Coverage Details:

Coverage Type: 24-Hour Solo Coverage for a rural facility.

Expect a work commitment of 12-15 hours with on-call responsibilities for the remainder of the shift, supported by an overnight Nocturnist.

The physician will have access to sleeping amenities either on-site or in proximity.

Required Skills and Procedures:

• Emergent intubations
• Ventilator management
• Central line placements
• Lumbar punctures
• Paracentesis/Thoracentesis

Coverage Dates:

• Orientation: July 9
• Coverage Start: July 10, from 12:00 PM to July 15, ending at 12:00 PM.

Certifications:

• Board Certification: Required. Board eligible candidates also considered.
• ACLS: Required.
• PALS: Required.

Schedule:

• Start Time: 12:00 PM
• Typical End Time: 12:00 PM
• Final Day Handoff: Between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
• Orientation: Scheduled on weekdays, typically lasting 4 hours. If the first shift is a weekend, orientation will occur Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For a weekday start, the provider must arrive by 8:00 AM for orientation.

Clinical Details:

• Facility Size: 24 beds
• Average Daily Encounters: Varies based on census and events
• Average Daily Census: Approximately 18
• ICU Availability: No dedicated ICU beds or model.
• Transfer Time for Critical Patients: Approximately 1.5 hours to the nearest facility.

Additional Responsibilities: Support from Anesthesia and General Surgery is available. No Advanced Practice Providers (APP) will be present.

EMR System: Cerner Community Work

Logistics: The client will cover hotel accommodations for the first night the provider arrives on-site.