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As a Hospitalist Physician at SSH, you will report, through the Hospitalist Program directors, to the Chief of the Department of Medicine. You will have such duties and responsibilities as are set forth below and as may be reasonably requested by SSH from time to time. You shall perform the medical services faithfully, with due diligence and efficiency, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the applicable standards of your profession, canons of professional ethics and all laws and SSH policies in effect from time to time. You will render medical services solely on behalf of SSH, and you will undertake other business engagements (paid or unpaid) only with SSH’s written consent. SSH recognizes that teamwork and flexibility are essential to providing 24-hour per day patient-centered care. SSH expects you to be respectful of your patients, other health care providers, and the physicians and staff of SSH. You shall be professional at all times and adhere to HIPAA standards with regard to maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will have several different roles as a SSH Hospitalist Physician. These roles include admitting, attending physician coverage, and performing consults at the request of other physicians. Regardless of role, you will be required to use approved SSH patient care treatment plans and order sets, when appropriate. At times, you will supervise a SSH Physician Extender. You shall respond to all emergency codes within SSH, will be a member of the Rapid Response Team, and will participate in educational and policy meetings requiring medical expertise.
Job Responsibility:
Patient Care: provide clinically appropriate care, including prompt response to all emergency consults and attendance at all codes
ensure patient care needs are met by prioritizing tasks well
show compassion when dealing with patients
demonstrate consistent professionalism
maintain confidentiality of patient information
Communication: keep patients and families well informed of medical issues
keep other hospitalists well informed of active issues
keep referral PCP and specialists well informed
be receptive to feedback and constructive criticism
Documentation: Admission H&P clearly addresses abnormal findings and includes a well-focused plan for inpatient evaluation
Progress notes are well written, clinically appropriate and include review of abnormal findings
Daily progress notes clearly indicate why continued inpatient care is necessary
Patients on Telemetry have documented rhythm review and clearly documented rationale for continued monitoring
Discharge summaries are dictated on day of discharge
include plans for post acute or outpatient follow up
and clearly identify “issues outstanding at time of discharge
Primary care physicians are clearly identified in all dictated documentation
Handwriting is legible, and all orders are timed and dated
Medical Records are completed on a weekly basis
adhere to the institutional “Do Not Abbreviate List
knowledgeable and compliant with E&M coding and HIPAA regulations
Teamwork: contribute to professional growth of the practice and participate in group and hospital meetings
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with case managers, physician reviewers, nurses and therapists
establish and maintain professional relationships with referral physicians and members of the active medical staff
promptly respond to ED physicians and helps to facilitate ED patient flow
start each shift on time
complete required office paperwork in a timely fashion
be courteous to others and promotes mutual respect
Efficiency: meet the expected level of productivity when admitting patients
meet the expected level of productivity when rounding on patients
discharge patients in a timely fashion
establish and manage clinical priorities effectively
Overall: demonstrate commitment to achieving superior patient satisfaction
demonstrate commitment to achieving superior referral physician satisfaction
be a knowledgeable and valuable asset to the group
Requirements:
Medical Degree from an accredited institution
Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Practice Medicine from an accredited institution
Requires ACLS certification as tracked by the Medical Staff Office
Requires DEAx number for the ability to prescribe Buprenorphine/Suboxone
Requires an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine background
Must maintain a flexible schedule to work shifts on nights and weekends
Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written, and experience in direct patient care is essential