Hospitalist

Job TitleCooper University Health CareJob DescriptionComplete all duties of attending physician as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws. Coordinate all specialty consultations and resource utilization. Discharge patients in a timely manner. At time of discharge/transfer will complete Discharge Instructions and medication reconciliation. Dictate DC Summary at time of discharge and indicate copy to be sent to family doctor and all specialists following patient during stay. Participate in QI and RM and UM as reasonably requested. Respond to Hospital codes as Lead Physician as requested. Participate as a back-up member of Rapid Response Team when Cooper Intensivists are not scheduled to be on the Rapid Response Team. Perform emergent intubations as needed. Perform emergent central lines as needed. Complete Medical Records in a timely fashion. Adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws and Hospital Rules and Regulations and policies. Perform other life/limb saving procedures as may from time to time be necessary. Make best effort to ensure compliance with all Core Measure quality indicators for patients under their care. Perform the duties as mutually agreed. Participate in teaching program. Comply with the requirements of the voluntary teaching faculty. Respond to PRN calls for evaluation/orders. Complete miscellaneous procedures e.g. (ACLS, initial EKG interpretations, radiologic interpretations, urinary catheter insertion, ABGs, etc.) as requested/necessary; (House Physician only). Pronounce patient dead. Order and renew restraints. Obtain consent for autopsy, organ/tissue donation, transfusion, DNR, withdrawal of care, and any other consent forms as needed.Salary RangeUSD $56.73 to USD $192.31