Internal Medicine, Hospitalist Opportunity in Kansas

Job Description

The role of the Hospitalist is to provide high quality, cost effective, and evidence based medical care to patients. The Hospitalist is expected to provide clinical care for patients admitted at our hospital, provide support to our surgical and specialty services through consultative general internal medicine practice. The Hospitalist is also responsible for coordinating care for patients at discharge and facilitating hand-off.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the assessment, evaluation and clinical management of patients in the acute 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
• Attend multi-disciplinary rounds at site
• Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests
• 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

Hospitalists are under shift work with a flat rate $1900 per day shift and $2100 for night shift. Optional opportunity to earn $250 more per shift if they work over 15 shifts per month. 

• Opportunity to bonus depending on RVU production and quality bonus
• Student loan assistance up to $20,000
• Sign-on and Relocation Expense up to $60,000
• Housing loan up to $50,000 with a 36-month forgiveness period
• Full Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life
• Up to $10,000 in CME

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS :

• Integrity:
• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
• The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Compassion:
• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
• Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
• Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
• Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
• Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
• Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Federal DEA Certification
• Active Medical License in the state of Kansas
• Board certified or board eligible in Radiology

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• BLS certified