Hospitalist PRN

University Health; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Hospitalist to provide evidence-based, compassionate inpatient care to acutely ill patients in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.

You will manage care from admission to discharge, coordinate transitions back to primary care, and refer to other specialists as needed; candidates must be board certified or eligible, hold a Texas medical license and a DEA number.

Qualifications

• Completed training in an ACGME approved and accredited residency program.
• Board certification in the specialty or eligibility for board certification.
• Must obtain board certification in accordance with UMA and University Health Medical-Dental Staff bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, quality, compassionate inpatient care to hospitalized patients in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Manage care from admission through discharge and facilitate the transfer of care to the primary care provider or referrals as appropriate.
• Serve as a member of the hospital interdisciplinary team and facilitate continuum of care for complex health problems.

Education

ACGME approved residency

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration and consultation with physicians and other health care 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 health care team as appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Must have completed training in an ACGME approved and accredited residency program. Completion of 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 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 DEA number. Must follow rules/regulations as set forth by the Texas Medical Board Medical Practice Act.