ICU fee basis Physician

Job Title

Intensivist/Critical Care Physician

Job Description

Fee basis in a work context typically means being paid a fixed amount for a specific task or project, rather than an hourly wage or a fixed salary. This method of payment is often used for certain professional or administrative employees, or for independent contractors. The Physician shall be proficient in all aspects of pulmonary/critical care including the ability to perform selected specialty services. He/she is fully mentally and physically capable of performing these essential functions of an ICU without impairment. Specifically, the provider should possess the procedural expertise and competency to perform the following:

The Intensivist/Critical Care Physician is accountable to the Chief of ICU and Chief of Medicine Service, for assuring the most effective delivery of care in Critical Care Medicine while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The Intensivist/Critical Care Physician will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as well as provide feedback and consultation to other inpatient providers, including ICU APPs and hospitalist. In this role, the incumbent will also provide feedback and patient education to the patients and their families and will demonstrate excellence in all facets of patient care and meets or exceeds compliance standards.

The incumbent will evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order appropriate diagnostic studies and treatments for all ICU patients assigned under their care. The incumbent will provide consultative evaluations for other services, including general medical wards, surgical wards, and the emergency department, and perform administrative functions and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of the Medicine Service. The incumbent is expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of critical illnesses. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. The incumbent is expected to adhere to stated policies and provide timely documentation of clinical notes (e.g., H&P, consult review, discharge summaries, medication reconciliation, etc.). In addition, the incumbent is expected to coordinate and communicate the treatment plan with hospitalists, primary care providers, nursing, social workers, clerical staff, pharmacy and other subspecialists and ancillary staff. The ideal candidate will help to ensure that high quality patient care is delivered in a resourceful and efficient manner.

Privileges include being able to admit, work up, diagnose, and provide treatment to patients presenting with critical illnesses requiring intensive care level procedures and interventions. The physician is responsible to the Chief of ICU and the Chief of Medicine for his/her work. Administrative direction is provided in terms of broadly defined goals and missions and in conjunction with the Chief of Medicine. The physician exercises an exceptional degree of latitude in the planning, designing, implementation and accomplishment of program responsibilities. He/she works within a framework of VA guidelines, directives, and regulations. Work is reviewed in terms of policy compliance and fulfillment of overall mission and program goals. Complete all documentation timely and according to accepted medical standards.

Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Per Diem: Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.