Hospitalist

Northwestern Medical Center, Inc.; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medical Center, Inc. is looking for a Hospitalist to provide care for hospitalized patients in St. Albans, Vermont. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and following up on patients in the inpatient units, while adhering to established standards and practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate degree (MD or DO) and has completed a residency program. Responsibilities include effective communication with patients and their families about treatment plans, as well as documentation and active participation in hospital committees.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a residency program.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation and follow-up for hospitalized patients.
• Implement medical care within limits of privileges.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families about treatment plans.
• Participate in hospital committees and support cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnosis and treatment

Communication

Documentation skills

Collaboration with medical staff

Education

Doctorate degree (MD or DO)

Completion of a residency program

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Diagnostic and therapeutic equipment

Ergonomically correct computer equipment

Job description

The Hospitalist provides care to hospitalized patients in the inpatient units following established standards and practices. Clinical problems treated by the Hospitalist may include, though are not limited to health maintenance, common acute illnesses, management of stable chronic disease, and patient/family education consistent with the community standard for primary care providers.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Medical Director, Hospitalist Program

Other Contacts: Medical Staff Members, patients and patients’ families, public, and hospital employees.

SCOPE

EDUCATION

Doctorate degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school and the completion of a residency program.

MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, telephone, wheelchair, gurney, fax, copier, electronic monitoring, treatment device, medication dispenser – Omnicell, SARA lift, wheeled carts, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment necessary to perform duties within the limits of their training, experience and granted privileges.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Ability to move quickly in response to emergency care situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conditions where there is potential for danger to life and health in dealing with violent/infectious patients. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases, hazards from electrical equipment, housekeeping cleaning agents or chemicals from contaminated patients. May be exposed to unpleasant patient or department conditions. Subject to pressures of multiple calls/interruptions and crisis situations.

REQUIRED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Ergonomically correct computer equipment, as well as PPE required on a case by case basis to perform appropriate patient care (eye protection, face protection, goggles, mask, gown, non-sterile medical gloves and sterile medical gloves).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation and follow up for patients seen on Northwestern Medical Center’s Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Units under the supervision of the Medical Director.
  • Completes timely History and Physical and documentation
  • Orders appropriate lab and diagnostic procedures and studies
  • Interprets and integrates data to deliver appropriate therapeutic goals
  • Utilizes referral services when appropriate
  • Provides education to patients on both acute and chronic care of condition.
  • Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allow for consultation, collaboration or referral
• Implements medical care within their limits of privileges, including writing orders for medications, and prescribing out-patient medications according to Vermont Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
• Effectively communicates with the patient and the family/support system about the treatment plan, resources and required follow up care.
• Utilizes the hospital's electronic health record by appropriately documenting all patient interactions.
  • Maintains legible, accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnosis, procedures, treatment outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with hospital polices and procedures and regulatory agencies
• Provides direct and indirect medical supervision as needed to allow the Nurse Practitioner to carry out his/her duties as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Actively participates in hospital committees and maintains both a collegial and independent relationship with members of the medical staff and Hospital employees.
• Demonstrates support of and assists with the execution of cost saving process improvement initiatives. Partners with other departments of the hospital to ensure efficient flow of patients.

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