Hospitalist - IM or FM - Per Diem

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System seeks a Hospitalist to provide care for hospitalized adult, general medical patients as the admitting or consulting physician.

Requirements include MD or DO degree with Board Certification and an active license to practice in Louisiana, plus an active membership in the hospital's medical staff.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and Board Certification with background in hospitalized patient care.
• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Member in good standing of the hospital Medical Staff.

Responsibilities

• The Hospitalist provides care for hospitalized adult, general medical patients as the admitting or consulting physician.

Skills

MD or DO degree

Board Certification

LA license

Hospitalized patient care

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD Summary 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, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
• Occasionally (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.

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.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world‑class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.