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- The Hospital Medicine Admitting physician is responsible for the care of all patients admitted to the hospital service during one of 2 overnight shifts.
- This includes assessing patients, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing medications, and providing patient education. This position will also work closely with the day team to ensure a smooth transition of care.
Responsibilities:
- There are two (2), 12-hour shifts physicians can work: 5pm- 5am or 8pm- 8am
- Flexible scheduling and required to work fifteen (15)- twelve (12) hour shifts per month
- Assess patients admitted to the hospital overnight through the emergency department
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Manage medications
- Provide patient education
- Work closely with the day team to ensure a smooth transition of care
- Attend rounds and conferences
- Complete all required documentation
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain licensure and board certification
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree
- Board certification in Internal Medicine
- Strong clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work nights and weekends
Benefits:
- Sign on bonus and relocation reimbursement
- EPIC Based EMR
- Night Shift Premium
- CME and membership dues
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work in a progressive and supportive environment
- Chance to make a difference in the lives of patients
