Hospitalist- Day or Evening-Very Low Patient Volume

Berkshire Health Systems; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign on bonus

Professional liability insurance

403(b) & 457(b) Pension plans

Free life and AD&D insurance

Paid time-off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Great Barrington seeks a Hospitalist for an exceptional inpatient opportunity, offering low patient load and excellent work-life balance. Responsibilities include managing general medical admissions and rounding in a supportive environment. Ideal for those seeking a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits and engagement programs in a culturally rich area. Enjoy the scenic beauty and community spirit while being part of a renowned health system.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable managing general medical admissions and low acuity critical care.
• Experience with inpatient rounding is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage general medical admissions and inpatient rounding, including low acuity critical care unit.
• Work flexible shifts, either day or evening.
• Handle an average census of 10 patients with 2-3 admissions per shift.

Skills

General medical admissions

Inpatient rounding

Ability to work without subspecialty consultative services

Job description

Hospitalist Opening! Great Barrington, MA. Berkshire Health Systems. Excellent Work Life Balance with Very Low Patient Load.

This is an exceptional Inpatient opportunity for new and experienced providers at Fairview Hospital. Day or Evening Shifts available

• Fairview Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital in a small New England town with excellent support from, and relationship with its community as well as remarkable quality of life and cultural opportunities.
• Fairview Hospital was rated among the top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the country in 2022 (there are 1100 Critical Access Hospitals in the US) and has received multiple quality recognition awards. It has 25 beds, including a medical/surgical unit, maternity unit and 3 bed ICU.
• Excellent General Surgery Service.
• Excellent relationship with Emergency Department team
• Very experienced, responsible and supportive group of Hospitalists with excellent retention.
• A larger local Hospital and other regional Tertiary Care Acute Hospitals are available for transfers requiring further consultation and resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage general medical admissions and inpatient rounding, including low acuity critical care unit.
• Must be comfortable working without subspecialty consultative services. Cardiology consultation is available on weekdays.
• Open position includes option for an 18 week or 24 week per year commitment, working in 7 day cycles (124 or 164 shifts, respectively). Shifts are 7 am 7 pm or 7 pm 7 am.
• Average census 10 with 2-3 admissions per 24 hours on average.

Comprehensive Benefits

We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, and more.

• Salary is competitive
• Competitive Sign on Bonus
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 403(b) & 457(b) Pension Plans
• Short Term and Long Term Disability at no cost to you!
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you!
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, Spouse Life, and Child Life Insurance
• Options for Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Continuous Medical Education Allowance

More About Us

Taking care of our BHS team members is a top priority. We offer a variety of engagement programs and benefits to help support you as you do the important job of caring for our community, including a robust employee wellness program, free in-person and online mental health counseling, generous paid time-off, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) retirement plans.

At Berkshire Health Systems, you will not only be a vital contributor to our dynamic medical community but will also be a part of an exciting region that values natural beauty, promotes a balanced, active lifestyle, and supports world-renowned, thriving cultural institutions, such as Tanglewood, The Clark Art Institute, Mass MoCA, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Barrington Stage Company, and the Berkshire Theatre Group.

This is a great opportunity to practice in a beautiful and culturally rich area while being affiliated with a health system with award winning programs, nationally recognized physicians, and world class technology.