Physician Hospitalist
Examine, diagnose, and treat assigned acutely ill hospitalized patients at Community First Medical Center. Manage all assigned patients through the continuum of hospital care. Follow assigned patients upon admission to the intensive care unit throughout their hospital stay. Coordinate post-acute care for all assigned patients. Leadership of Rapid Response/Code Blue events and collaboration with APPs and the ED as needed for procedural support.
24/7 hospitalist model with continuous in-house APP coverage and hospitalist oversight.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Diagnose, manage the clinical issues, deliver and coordinate comprehensive medical care to acutely ill hospitalized patients
2. Order treatment regimens and tests, and interpret results of tests such as laboratory and radiology
3. Prescribe medications as appropriate and as required
4. Conduct patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team
5. Consult with specialty and primary care physicians where appropriate
6. Communicate with CFMC interdisciplinary care team, family members and others upon admission, when treatment plans change, and at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care
7. Conduct discharge planning and assure timely discharge of patients
8. Assure accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation, so as comply with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements
9. Responsibile for APP supervision and participation in code/RRT management.
10. Collaborate with other CFMC employees and physicians to create a positive and engaging work environment
11. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills
12. Expectations around interdisciplinary communication, throughput, and LOS improvement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Can supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
WORK SCHEDULE
7-on/7-off rotation, 12-hour shifts, and separate coverage for AM, PM, and Weekend roles per ED’s posting plan.