Job Summary:
The Hospitalist is expected to provide clinical care for patients admitted at our affiliated hospitals, provide support to our surgical and specialty services through consultative general internal medicine practice.
Shift hours: 8am-6pm
Schedule type options: Block 7 on 7 off or Traditional Monday-Friday and every 3rd weekend
Primary Functions:
- Responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and clinical management of patients in the acute facility. This is inclusive of performing histories and physicals, as well as, conducting physical examinations.
- Diagnosis and active management of patient conditions, including evaluation and treatment, inclusive of daily patient care.
- Attend multi-disciplinary rounds at site
- Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to suturing, wound care, incision and drainage and splinting
- Prescribes or recommends pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including controlled medications
- Consults appropriate physician(s) for patient care needs
- Refers patients to appropriate sources of care as required
- Assures the efficient utilization of resources while supporting clinical pathway implementation and compliance
- Assures appropriate and timely referrals to a tertiary care facility as indicated by the patient care needs in consultation with the primary care physician or attending physician
Education, Training, Experience:
- Doctorate degree in medicine (MD or DO).
- Completion of advanced graduate medical education in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (IM or FP)
- Active FL medical license in good standing
- DEA license eligible/active
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short/Long term
- 401k
- Life Insurance
- CME
- PTO
