Lead Intensivist Physician- Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA

Lead Intensivist Physician - Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Situated 90 minutes from Boston and 3 hours from NYC, with Bradley International Airport mere minutes away, Springfield is becoming known for its craft beer and restaurant scene. Excellent public and private schools are plentiful, and the cost of living reasonable. The Berkshires and Pioneer Valley are full of charming college towns, picturesque hiking trails, and top-tier museums and performance venues. You can be a lifelong resident and still discover new things to do every day.

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We have a full-time BC/BE Lead Intensivist position available to join our well-established Critical Care practice at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Position Details:

• This position is a daytime flexible block schedule.
• Manage Critical Care patients in a busy ICU.
• Create, direct, coordinate, and supervise the patient care plans daily
• Conduct/order diagnostic tests, and analyze results and prescribe indicated treatments and therapies
• Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate
• Work as part of an integrated team with care management, nursing, pharmacy, etc.
• Assist in patient education and goal setting
• Participate and adhere to all quality metrics and goals as established and directed by Adfinitas or the client/hospital
• Partner with and oversee Advanced Practice Providers
• Submit accurate and timely charges for all professional services performed
• Lead Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) codes and Rapid Response Team evaluations
• Attend committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate
• Manage ventilators
• Complete central lines
• Perform intubations
• Comply with policies and procedures regarding department operations
• Establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data

Mercy Medical Center-Springfield, MA:

• Day coverage: 1 physician
• Night Coverage: APP in the ICU; Intensivist backup by phone
• EMR: Meditech
• Daily Census: 3-6
• ICU: Open

Requirements:

• BE/BC in Critical Care Medicine
• Strong inpatient skill set
• Quality-focused team player
• Experience working with advanced practice providers
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• Active state license, American Heart Association CPR Certification, DEA License, state Controlled Substance Registration