Hospitalist - FP/IM

Hospitalist

Location: Stockton, CA

Job Type: Full-Time (1099 position) Pay: $1100-1500/day

Our client believes that healthcare should be more than a transaction. We are committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that goes beyond treating illnesses. Our Integrated Care Hospitalist program is at the forefront of this mission, bridging the gap between primary care and inpatient medicine.

Job Summary:

As a Hospitalist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, personalized care to our patients. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive a seamless continuum of care from admission to discharge, focusing not only on their acute medical needs but also on their long-term health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide exceptional inpatient care for patients admitted to the hospital. This includes diagnosing and treating acute medical conditions, managing complex cases, and coordinating care with specialists.
2. Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that the patient's voice and values are heard and respected throughout their hospital stay.
3. Collaborate closely with primary care providers, specialists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to patient care.
4. Facilitate smooth transitions of care, ensuring that patients have a clear understanding of their treatment plans and access to follow-up care upon discharge.
5. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and education to advance the standards of inpatient and integrated care.
6. Educate patients and their families on their conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures, empowering them to take an active role in their health.
7. Conduct daily rounds, assessing patients' progress and making timely adjustments to their care plans as necessary.
8. Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records, ensuring that all pertinent information is accessible to the care team.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and BE/BC in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• California State medical licensure and hospital privileges.
• Experience working in an Acute care setting is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative approach to medicine.
• A passion for improving healthcare systems and patient outcomes.