Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description About the Opportunity Manage the care of patients on the Hospitalist Service throughout their hospital stay, from the ER through discharge, as part of a team providing 24/7 inpatient coverage. Schedule - Day shift - Monday through Friday, with alternating weekends and holidays Key Responsibilities - Admit and manage patients from the ER through their hospital stay - Coordinate discharge planning with patients, families, and case management, including DME and home health - Provide internal medicine consults for OB and surgical patients and manage their medical co-morbidities - Provide care in Critical Care Units in urgent situations - Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue calls Qualifications - MD or DO - Board Certified Internal Medicine - New York State medical license - ACLS certification (American Heart Association) - Strong knowledge of adult internal medicine, including acute, chronic, and emergent conditions (sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac events, stroke) - Proficiency interpreting labs, imaging, and EKGs - Experience with discharge planning, transitions of care, and care coordination