Nocturnist

Nocturnist/Hospitalist

Finger Lakes Region The Community Bath, NY Welcome, traveler, to Bath. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. You'll not be in want of things to do here when you can explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques...or maybe that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable, five-course supper at the restaurant you've been hearing about? Or perhaps you'd rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the local cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery! Whether it's the roar of the city you crave or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here. Airport Information: Greater Rochester International Airport Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is located in Rochester, New York, and serves as a vital transportation hub for the region. It offers approximately 120 nonstop flights daily to various destinations, providing convenient travel options for both business and leisure passengers. The airport features modern amenities, including dining, shopping, and business services, and is committed to providing a seamless travel experience. For more information about the airport, check out their website here. About the Facility: Bath VAMC Bath VA Medical Center, part of VA Health Care Upstate New York is in the Southern Tier of New York State. The Medical Center serves Veterans in Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates counties in NY, as well as Veterans in Tioga and Potter counties in Pennsylvania. Facility Address: 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath, NY 14810

Responsibilities

This is a night shift from 4 pm - 8 am with the requirement of rotated coverage for weekends/holidays, previously agreed upon mutually beforehand. Assessment of in-house patients varies in workload but is the primary responsibility of the MOD on duty. MOD tours on evenings, weekends, and holidays to include patient care rounding in the CLC, RRTP, and Acute Psych, as necessary and included in this coverage. Must follow all established medication policies and procedures. Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions coordinated with the next care setting for all emergency department patients. Must intubate and complete OOORAM when orienting. Shall complete the appropriate QM/PI documentation related to all procedures, complications, and outcomes of examinations. Must adhere to all established patient safety and infection control standards of care. Obligated to report all events related to patient injury, medication errors, and other breaches of patient safety to the COR VA Safety Policy. Incidents should be reported within 24 hours, and the Patient Safety Report should be submitted to the COR, following up as required or requested. Must make every effort to prevent medication errors. The Hospitalist should take measures to prevent patient injury caused by acts of commission or omission in the delivery of care. The Primary Care Physician performs comprehensive medical history evaluations and physical examinations on patients ranging from adult to geriatric populations. Diagnose medical conditions and order appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies (e.g., X-rays), and other diagnostic procedures as needed. Collaborate with other agencies or health facilities on behalf of patients and their families to arrange admissions to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Organize emergency ground and/or air medical transport as required. Analyze clinical data, develop therapeutic programs, and communicate information effectively to patients and their families. Maintain accurate and timely Electronic Health Records (EHR) with detailed clinical documentation, including diagnosis codes. Complete all EHR notes within 24 hours of patient encounters. Prescribe medications and treatment therapies in coordination with nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare personnel.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine with an MD or DO degree. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is required. Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification recognized by the American Heart Association.

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