HOSPITAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN_VA MEDICAL_ST.CLOUD,MN

Medical Staffing Solutions, USA

Saint Cloud (MN)

On-site

USD 223,000 - 275,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Hospital Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive patient care at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, MN. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in hospital medicine, a valid medical license, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include direct patient care, coordination of services, and performing specific hospital procedures. Competitive compensation of $223,000 to $275,000 per year is offered, alongside a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the last 5 years.
Valid, unrestricted medical license in at least 1 U.S. state.
ACLS or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and manage hospitalized patients.
Coordinate care with primary and subspecialists.
Perform necessary procedures as listed in the job description.

Skills

Direct Patient Care

Coordination of Care

Consultation Skills

Emergency Response

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Board certified by the Society of Hospital Medicine

Tools

Medical Licenses

DEA Certificate

Job description

About the job HOSPITAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN_VA MEDICAL_ST.CLOUD,MN

St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States ST.CLOUD,MN

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Position Overview

Direct Patient Care: estimated 95% of the time involved in direct patient care.

Scope of Care: Contractors physician( shall be responsible for providing Hospital Medicine Physician care, including, but not limited to: Evaluation, Treatment and Management:

Contractors physicians shall admit and coordinate all aspects of care for hospitalized medical patients including:

Admission, including history and physical examinations
Appropriate placement within the Hospital
Evaluation and treatment, including the ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies, including laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and electrocardiographic examinations, and the administration of medications normally considered part of the practice of hospital medicine.
Discussion of end of life preferences/advanced care planning
Consultations with sub-specialists
Timely and proactive discharge planning
Coordination of care with primary care physician
Discharge including ensuring appropriate follow-up is arranged
Contractors physicians shall provide care to patients in critical/acute care settings in conformance with VA policies. Contractors physicians shall assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of inpatients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services. This includes running code teams and rapid response teams.

The core privileges in this specialty include the procedures on the procedures list (below) and such other procedures that are extensions of the same techniques and skills. This is not intended to be an all-encompassing procedures list. It defines the types of activities/procedures/privileges that the majority of practitioners in this specialty perform at the VA and inherent activities/procedures/privileges requiring similar skill sets and techniques.

Procedures

Abscess incision and drainage
Nasogastric tube insertion
Reinsertion of gastric tube
Fecal occult blood testing
Placement of transurethral catheter
Aspiration and injection of joints except ankle and hip
Injection of lateral
Removal of lines and tubes
Lumbar Puncture

Clinic: Contractors physician(s) shall be present on time for any scheduled clinics as documented by physical presence in the clinic at the scheduled start time.

Inpatient Admissions: Contractors physician(s) shall review all admissions to inpatient hospital care recommended by Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner providers. Every admission to inpatient care shall have a person-to-person hand-off/hand-over from the admitting Provider to a responsible member of the admitting team.

Consultation and Referral Responsibilities: Contractors physician(s) shall provide consultation with and instruction to referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for procedures so that the most expeditious and clinically appropriate work-up can be done. Contractors physician(s) shall determine the appropriate course of treatment and communicate in person or by phone with the Contractors physician(s) shall initiate appropriate social work referrals for all identified homeless veterans and for patients who do not have primary care providers.

Medications: Contractors physician(s) shall follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.

Discharge education: Contractors physician(s) shall provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all Hospital patients.

Communication of Test Results: Mechanisms must be in-place to provide notification of test results for patients receiving care, Communicating Test Results to Providers and Patients.

Administrative: estimated 5% of time not involved in direct patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the last 5 years (CV)
At least 3 years of experience within the last 5 years in any of the following specialties: Hospital Medicine.
M.D. or D.O. and successful completion of postgraduate training.
BLS Certification or ACLS (check expiration date)
Must have a valid, unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S.
Immunizations / Covid 19
Copy of CMEs
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
DEA Certificate
Must be a US Citizen or Legal Resident
Nights 4:00PM 8:00 AM Monday through Friday [including Federal Holidays (24 hours), 24-hour or 48-hour weekend coverage, and any other mutually agreed upon hours. This will include day shifts on holidays, day or evening shifts on weekends, and coverage in UC on occasion.]
Board certified by the Society of Hospital Medicine / The American Board of Internal Medicine