Physician-Consultation-Liaison

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV, seeks a Physician-Consultation-Liaison to deliver comprehensive care to acutely ill hospitalized patients. The role includes teaching residents and medical students as appropriate.

Applicant must hold an active Nevada MD/DO license, have or obtain ABFM/AOAM/ABIM/AOA board status, and possess BLS/ACLS. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and DEA registration are required. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• License: MD/DO in Nevada.
• DEA controlled substances registration.
• Board eligibility or certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Psychiatry; 2-year certification window if eligible.
• BLS or ACLS certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online learning systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within consult liaison services.
• Collaborate with hospital teams and administration to improve patient care and compliance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Results-oriented

Independent work

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

English proficiency requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Purpose:

Physician-Consultation-Liaison provides consulting liaison services dedicated to the delivery of comprehensive care to hospitalized patients. Practitioners of the consulting liaison services engage in clinical care, teaching, research, or leadership in the field of acute hospital medicine. In addition to their core expertise in consulting for the clinical problems of acutely ill hospitalized patients, consulting liaison practitioners work to enhance the performance of hospitals and healthcare systems by prompt and complete attention to all requested consults for patient care needs including diagnosis, treatment and the performance of medical procedures (within their scope of practice). A component of the physician's time will be allocated to teaching residents and medical students as appropriate.

Nature and Scope:

The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician's area of specialty and experience. The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care. The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments and questions to the appropriate management person and follows administrative policies. The incumbent actively participates in physician governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff. The incumbent stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings, and attending continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 1. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulatory rules;
• 2. Capable of operating business units in conformance with good quality and business practices as may be outlined by agencies such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, MGMA, etc.
• 3. Effective leadership skills (and leading by example);
• 4. Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.
• 5. Ability to work independently.

This position does provide patient care

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Experience: Prior experience in referenced specialty, preferred.
• License(s): Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.
• Certification(s): Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or through the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOA) OR Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or through the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOA) OR Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). If Provider is Board Eligible at time of hire, Certification must be obtained within two (2) years of employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Certification Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.
• Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Disclaimer:

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.