Hospitalist Physician

US Acute Care Solutions; Kerrville (TX); Sur place; USD 240 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity ownership

CME allowance

Parental leave

Malpractice coverage

Résumé du poste

US Acute Care Solutions in Kerrville, Texas is seeking a Hospitalist to join a cohesive team at a 124-bed facility. The Hospitalist Service provides care coordinated with the ED, inpatient rehab unit, and ICU, with multispecialty support and round-the-clock guidance from experienced clinicians.

USACS is physician-owned and offers ownership opportunities, plus extensive benefits including CME support, paid parental leave, malpractice coverage, and a nationwide network for professional development

Description du poste

• Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
• Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
• Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
• Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
• Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
• Interventional radiology availabe during the week
• Urology coverage 50% of the time

Hospital Details

• 124-bed facility
• Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
• Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
• Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
• Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
• Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
• Interventional radiology availabe during the week
• Vascular surgery coverage averaging 20-25 days per month
• Urology coverage 50% of the time

Hospitalist Service

• Daily Encounters: 77
• A cohesive team of 10 Hospitalist Physicians and 4 Hospitalist APPs
• The team is supported by an administrative coordinator
• Integrated Acute Care model where all providers are partners of one team covering Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine
• Most patients admitted through the ED come under the Hospitalist service
• Hospitalists also provide medical consultation to the inpatient rehab unit staffed by dedicated physiatrists
• Hospitalists hand off patients to the Intensivist when requiring transfer to the ICU
• Multispecialty support
• Procedures not required

Rehabilitation Unit

• 16-bed unit
• Average Daily Encounters: 14
• Provides medical consultation services in coordination with dedicated physiatrists in the Acute Rehab Unit
• Inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Stroke Specialty program
• Support of on-site Hospitalist Physicians and APPs
• The team is supported by an Administrative Coordinator
• 7 days on/7 days off schedule
• Pre-operative clinic
• Rehab APP provides clearance for elective orthopedic surgical candidates
• Tuesday – Friday: 4 scheduled patients per day

Community

Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for Physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.

Career Details

As a Hospitalist within USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides Physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a evidence-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS Physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local groups.

USACS Benefits

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Equity Ownership: arrow_forward_ios

$100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service

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Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000

Continuing Education

$4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually

$8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates

Parental Leave

Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents

Military Leave

Pioneering paid leave for deployments

Student Loan Refinancing

As low as 2.99%

Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage

Disability

Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)

Malpractice Coverage

Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible Benefits

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Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians.

Clinical Guidance

National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians.

Bedside Support

Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you.

Onboarding And Ongoing Support

Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend.

Professional Development

Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, and more.

About USACS

US Acute Care Solutions provides acute care to health care systems across the U.S. We’re Physician owned and outcome oriented. We seek the best talent to staff clinical teams delivering hospital management solutions.