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Form of workEnvision Physician Services is seeking DAY and NOCTURNIST physicians at Metropolitan Methodist Hospitalin San Antonio, TX.
We are currently seeking skilled and dedicated Hospitalist Physicians to join our collegial team at Metro Methodist. As a Hospitalist, you will be an integral part of our program, providing comprehensive inpatient care to our diverse patient population. Your clinical expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to patient-centered care will contribute to the overall success of our team.
Responsibilities:
Physician and APP Staffing:
- Participate in a 14-physician and 2-APP program.
- Physician staffing:
- 7 physicians for day shifts.
- 1 physician for night shifts.
- APP staffing:
- 1 APP from 1 pm to 1 am.
Open ICU Management:
- Collaborate with Intensivists to manage the Open ICU.
- Intensivists are available 24/7, either on-site or reachable by phone.
- Coordinate admissions and consultations with the Intensivist team.
- Act as the primary attending physician for patients in the Open ICU, regardless of their location.
Code and Procedure Responsibilities:
- ED providers are responsible for running codes.
- Hospitalists have the option to perform procedures if they are privileged, although time constraints often limit these opportunities.
Rounding and Admissions:
- Rounding: Hospitalists have flexibility in rounding. You can either stay the full 12 hours or follow a round and go approach.
- Admissions: From 7 am to 7 pm, the schedule is divided into four 3-hour call shifts, with three physicians not on call each day. Physicians rotate through the schedule, and if not on call, they round and go.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Active medical license and unrestricted ability to practice medicine.
- Must be a valid US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Unfortunately we cannot consider J-1 or H-1B Visa holders at this hospital.
- Experience in hospital medicine, including managing a wide range of medical conditions.
- Excellent clinical skills and the ability to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with current medical knowledge and practices.
Note: This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the position of Physician - Hospitalist in the Metro Methodist Hospital Medicine program. Specific duties and expectations may vary based on the organization's policies, practices, and patient population.
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital is a 330-bed hospital that provides a complete range of health care services to residents of downtown San Antonio and the surrounding area, including Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills and Olmos Park. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission in stroke care and is designated as an accredited Chest Pain Center. It is also the only hospital in Texas, and one of only the eighth in the U.S. to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification.
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