Hospitalist, Hospitalist Associate Medical Director

Job Description

As an Assistant Medical Director at USACS you will work alongside the Medical Director and staff at the hospital. The Integrated Acute Care (IAC) team will work in collaboration, ensuring the delivery of an effective, efficient patient-center care and optimal patient experience. At US Acute Care Solutions you gain ownership in the group, access to the very best post-residency continuing medical education in the nation, and a culture devoted to constant improvement by practicing evidence and science-based medicine. But most importantly, you'll get colleagues who, as leaders of their own destiny, are committed to a culture of shared ownership over our common goal: outstanding patient care.

Your leadership role will include:

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• Recruiting physicians and APPs to the practice
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• Providing orientation, mentoring, and monitoring progress of new providers
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• Supervising IAC team members, creating a schedule and attending meetings
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• Making sure that the IAC practice follows all governing bodies
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• Providing direct care to patients.
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About CarolinaEast Medical Center

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• Average Daily Encounters: 184
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• Staffing Model: 20 physician/8 APP hospitalist team
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• ICU Model: Closed
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• ICU - 18 beds
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• CVICU - 5 beds
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• 350-bed community hospital situated in mid-sized town on the Eastern seaboard
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• Medical staff of 230+ representing most major specialties
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• Code stroke program in coordination with East Carolina University facilitates easy transfers for patients needing acute neuromuscular interventions
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• Modern equipment includes helical and conventional CT scanners, MRI (3-T) and PET-CT
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• Responsive lab and x-ray with turnaround times of less than one hour
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• Primary service provider for a three-county area; and regional health center for a five-county area
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• Other USACS services offered at this location: Emergency Medicine
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Benefits

Financial Benefits:

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• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
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• $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
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• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
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• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
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• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
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• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
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• Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
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• USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
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Intangible Benefits:

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• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
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• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
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• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
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• 24/7/365 live physician support
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• Professional Development Programs including:
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• Scholars (Leadership Training)
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• Efficiency Academy
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• Engagement & Experience Academy
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• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
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• Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians
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The Area

New Bern is a picturesque, near-coastal town with outstanding views situated at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers with a population of 30,000 people. There are river views in virtually all directions, a thriving downtown with lots of restaurants, boutiques, antique stores, and multiple historical attractions (New Bern is the second oldest town in NC). There are also loads of outdoor activities available with easy access to multiple walking trails. Low cost of living with quality housing options are available in communities with excellent schools including private and parochial options.

New Bern is also home to a beautiful new airport providing frequent flights and easy access to connections through Charlotte on US Airways and Atlanta on Delta.