Hospitalist

Hospitalist MD

 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Hospitalist to join our team and provide exceptional medical care to our senior patient population. As a licensed Physician, you will primarily work in hospitals, attending to high-risk and frail patients. In addition, you may occasionally conduct home visits and visit skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

 

General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

– Provide attentive and comprehensive care to patients, focusing on the senior population, primarily in hospital settings.

– Collaborate with covering hospitalists and specialty teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination of patient care.

– Work closely with the hospital and care managers to facilitate smooth transitions from the hospital to post-acute care settings.

– Collaborate with other clinicians and Case Managers to ensure daily assessments and care for all patients.

– Engage in regular conference calls with Case Managers to review patient cases and discuss discharge plans.

– Develop comprehensive and coordinated care plans, incorporating information from medical records, patients, families, primary care physicians, and specialists as needed.

– Maintain timely completion of medical records, including clinic visit notes and History & Physicals for inpatient admissions.

– Facilitate communication with patients, families, caregivers, and Primary Care Physicians regarding the plan of care and any changes in the patient’s health status.

– Work alongside the Case Management Team to provide support during care transitions between different settings.

– Actively participate in weekly complex case management multidisciplinary meetings.

– Offer recommendations to enhance the care delivery system to AHC leadership.

– Perform other administrative duties as required.

 

Minimum Requirements: To excel in this role, the successful candidate must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to fulfill this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Experience:

– Preferred experience of 2-3 years in Hospitalist, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine. Graduating residents and fellows will also be considered.

Education/Licensure:

– Medical Doctorate (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) with completion of an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency.

– Active Medical License in the state of application, along with a DEA license. Board certification or eligibility in the respective specialty is required.

Other: – A career interest in management is preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment is typical of a medical setting where employees may encounter various conditions while performing their essential functions. Reasonable accommodations can be made to assist individuals with disabilities.

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands are consistent with those required in a medical setting. Employees may need to perform various physical tasks to fulfill their job requirements. Reasonable accommodations can be made to support individuals with disabilities.

1. The employee should be able to communicate effectively through talking and hearing. Additionally, the employee will stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

2. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Clear vision and the ability to adjust focus are essential for this role. If you have the necessary qualifications and a passion for providing exceptional care to the senior population, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.