Critical Care Physician

Critical Care Intensivist/NocturnistAscension Saint Thomas Medical Partners is adding a full time nocturnist/critical care intensivist to our team.Position Highlights:About Ascension Saint Thomas RutherfordWith 407 beds, this regional referral center features a modern facility built in 2010 and a newly-renovated 16 operating room suiteThe hospital is centrally located in the fastest growing county in the state of Tennessee on a beautiful 68-acre campus on the bustling "Medical Center Parkway" corridor with convenient access to dining and shopping areasThe hospital campus is currently undergoing a $110M expansion project, which includes the addition of 36 new high acuity beds, a parking garage dedicated to hospital employees and physicians, 18 new critical care unit beds, six additional NICU bassinets, 17 new post-surgery baysThe hospital is well known in the community for its women's services and well-established heart surgery programSaint Thomas Health and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) have an established partnership in Middle Tennessee for training medical residents in a variety of specialties including internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgeryAbout MurfreesboroOne of the nation's fastest growing population centersOffers top schools and a wide range of housing optionsQuick access to the amenities of metropolitan living including fine dining, live musicHome to Middle Tennessee State UniversityMultiple nearby lakes and trailsAbout Ascension Saint Thomas Medical PartnersFor nearly 20 years, Saint Thomas Medical Partners has provided primary and specialty care to the community spanning 45 counties in Middle Tennessee, and provides care to over 315,000 patients annually. One of the largest healthcare providers in the state, offering rewarding careers across 50 specialties in 16 hospital campuses and more than 250 sites of care through a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities. Our physician-led clinical teams include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical assistants working together to provide seamless care among more than 2,000 affiliated providers. When you join Saint Thomas Medical Partners, you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.Responsibilities:Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.Requirements:Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. KY License also required if working in a Kentucky facility.Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.Why Join Our TeamAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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