Hospitalist

University Health; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospitalist role at University Health in Seguin, Texas focuses on delivering evidence-based inpatient care. You will work with physicians and a broader care team to address complex acute health issues and ensure smooth progress from admission to discharge.

The position emphasizes collaboration, timely transfers and referrals to specialists, and adherence to UMA and University Health bylaws, with eligibility for board certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-approved residency program.
• Board certification in specialty or eligibility for certification.
• Current Texas medical license; BLS or higher; DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, compassionate inpatient care in collaboration with physicians and the health-care team.
• Manage care of patients with complex acute health problems.
• Facilitate the continuum of care from admission through discharge.
• Coordinate transfers of care back to the primary care provider and make referrals as appropriate.

Skills

Residency training

Team-based care

Evidence-based medicine

Education

ACGME-accredited residency

Board certification eligible or certified

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.