Endocrinology Physician

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Mary Washington Healthcare is looking to hire an MD/DO for an Endocrinology Hospitalist position. The Hospitalist provides medical care services to in-patient and out-patient Endocrinology population including admission, inpatient care coordination, and discharge. The Hospitalist collaborates with various Endocrinology medical disciplines across the organization while providing excellent patient care and will complete care documentation and other administrative functions required of the physician. The Endocrinology Hospitalist and diabetes management team increases access to Endocrinology consultations and improves glycemic control and quality metrics such as length of stay and hospital readmission.
Annual Base Salary range: $250,000 (min.) - $280,000 (max)

• Evaluate and co-manage hospitalized patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders.
• Provide inpatient consultation for patients in the emergency department, ward floors, labor and delivery, and intensive care units.

• Order tests, medications and treatments and oversee the direction and treatment of patients.
• Utilize the electronic medical record to document and bill for patient encounters.
• Assist in the design and development of hospital-based policies, discharge planning related to diabetes and endocrine disorders.
• Provide education to medical and nursing staff, residents/fellows and other learners.
• Collaborate with diabetes care and education specialists.

• Plans, implements, and directs the multidisciplinary team in the provision of Endocrinology outpatient services to patients under the physician's care.
• Completes History and Physical Exams, orders laboratory tests, and orders radiographic examinations as appropriate for patient care.
• Orders treatments and medications as indicated by patient conditions.
• Answers calls from Hospitalists and nursing staff concerning patients requiring medical attention.
• Practices evidence-based medicine, utilizes standardized protocols and order sets, and coordinates with nursing staff to achieve most appropriate length of stay.
• Prepares medical records and patient progress notes in a timely and accurate fashion, in compliance with applicable facility and governmental guidelines.
• Prepares and enters appropriate diagnostic and billing codes into facility-designated system within 24 hours of provision of services.
• Actively participates in patient satisfaction, utilization management, and other quality improvement activities of employer and/or when required by third-party payers.
• Participates in employer orientation, compliance, and mandatory training and education programs.
• Complies with applicable Rules and Regulations of facility and abides by all requirements of facility's Medical Staff Bylaws, as well as performs all services, acts, and duties connected with the position in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Schedule is 7days on and 7 days off.
• Outpatient Endocrinology providers will rotate night calls.

Qualifications:

• Must meet all criteria necessary for Medical Staff privileges in the area of Hospitalist as approved by Mary Washington Hospital medical staff bylaws and the Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Directors.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Virginia required.
• Active DEA License required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required
• Must be eligible for participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and third party insurances.
• Must complete Board Certification in Endocrinology or Board Eligible within 5 years of completion of residency training.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior Hospitalist experience preferred.

About Mary Washington Healthcare:

Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit regional system consisting of two hospitals (571 beds), four emergency departments and over 60 healthcare facilities. serving patients and communities across the greater Fredericksburg Region. We promote a culture of acceptance and innovation where you truly can "Be Heard".

Come and be part of our academic environment with our Family and Internal Medicine Residency programs!

Community:
The Fredericksburg region includes four counties (Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford) and the City of Fredericksburg, and is ideally located 50 miles south of Washington DC and 55 miles north of the Capital of Virginia, Richmond and is accessible to major cities and markets along the East Coast and the global marketplace.

With a population of 338,000, the area has been designated Virginia's fastest growing for five consecutive years.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

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