Hospitalist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Hospitalist to provide care for hospitalized adults as admitting or consulting physician.

The role is full-time (40 hours per week) in a modern health system serving the community. Requirements include an MD or DO, board certification in internal medicine or relevant specialty, and a Louisiana medical license; candidates must be in good standing with the medical staff.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required and board certification in appropriate specialty.
• Must be licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Member in good standing of St. Tammany Parish Hospital Medical Staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for hospitalized adult general medical patients as admitting or consulting physician.
• Collaborate with inpatient teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain standards of professional practice and patient safety.

Skills

Board Certification

Licensed in Louisiana

Hospitalist experience

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

## HospitalistApplylocations: Covington, LAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R11244At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Summary of the Job: The Hospitalist provides care for hospitalized adult, general medical patients as the admitting or consulting physician. Minimum Qualifications: MD or DO degree and Board Certification in appropriate specialty along with background and experience in the care of hospitalized patients. Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine. Member in good standing of the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Medical Staff. Physical Demands:Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeingFrequently (34%-66%)- reachingOccasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching**EMPLOYMENT**Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **by clicking here**, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.