Hospitalist

Job Description

Our client, a prominent teaching hospital serving a diverse urban community, is hiring a Hospitalist Physician to join its Department of Medicine. This pivotal role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality inpatient care within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to patient recovery and overall health outcomes. The hospital prides itself on its commitment to quality, compassion, and serving the needs of multicultural populations, located in a vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood on the border of Western Queens.


Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess hospitalized patients to establish accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive care protocols.
• Order, interpret, and utilize diagnostic tests effectively.
• Perform various medical procedures required for inpatient management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team efforts, including specialists and ancillary staff, to ensure seamless patient care.
• Monitor patient progress, making adjustments as necessary to optimize outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding conditions, treatments, and care plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records.
• Participate in hospital committees, quality improvement, and compliance initiatives.
• Adhere to healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and best practices in patient safety.
• Teaching and resident supervision.

Requirements:

• MD or DO degree; foreign medical graduates considered with appropriate licensing.
• Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine from an accredited U.S. program.
• Board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine.
• Current, unrestricted New York State medical license.
• Active DEA registration or eligibility.
• Active or eligible Medicare/Medicaid enrollment.
• Inpatient internal medicine care experience (1-3 years preferred).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and bedside manners.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems and Microsoft Office.
• ACLS/BCLS certification required.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, inpatient setting.
• Must be available to work a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule (14 shifts per month).
• No J1 visa sponsorship; visa transfer to H1B is considered.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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