Hospitalist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Hospitalists provide evidence-based, compassionate inpatient care to patients and families, working within an interdisciplinary team to manage complex acute illnesses.

They coordinate care from admission to discharge and facilitate transitions to primary care providers, while making referrals to the appropriate specialists as needed. A Texas medical license and board certification or eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed training in an ACGME-approved residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in the specialty.
• Texas license to practice medicine and current AHA BLS or higher.
• Maintain a DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based inpatient care to inpatients and families.
• Manage care of patients with complex acute health problems.
• Be a member of the hospital interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care from admission through discharge.
• Facilitate transfer to PCP and refer to other providers as appropriate.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

Residency in ACGME-approved program

Board certification or eligibility

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration and consultation with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the Hospitalist provides evidence-based, quality, compassionate and holistic care to inpatients and their families. Manages the care of patients hospitalized with complex acute health problems. Serves as a member of the hospital interdisciplinary team and facilitates the continuum of care for patients from admission through the discharge process. Facilitates the transfer of care back to the primary care provider and/or makes referrals to physicians and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Must have completed training in an ACGME-approved and accredited residency program. Completion of a residency program from the time of graduation from medical school, in excess of the traditional time period for the practice specialty, must be fully explained in writing. All incumbents will be expected to be board certified in their specialty or be eligible for board certification. Must obtain board certification in accordance with UMA and University Health Medical-Dental Staff bylaws.

LICENSURE
Must possess a current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with UMA and University Health Medical-Dental Staff bylaws. Must maintain a DEA number. Must follow rules/regulations as set forth by the Texas Medical Board Medical Practice Act.