Physician -Hospitalist

77 consultants; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consultancy is seeking a Hospitalist Physician responsible for providing comprehensive care to hospitalized patients in Brattleboro, Vermont. This includes daily rounds, discharge planning, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be MD or DO with a clean malpractice history, an active Vermont license, and 2-3 years of hospitalist experience. The role focuses on optimizing patient outcomes and responding to medical emergencies while adhering to ethical practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years in a hospitalist role.
• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Documented experience with ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage various medical conditions.
• Coordinate care plans for seamless transitions.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Diagnostic evaluation interpretation

Emergency response

Educational skills for patients and families

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical institution

Active Vermont Medical License

Job description

Job Description: Hospitalist Physician

The Hospitalist Physician shall be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, which encompasses admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a diverse array of acute and chronic medical conditions while employing evidence-based, patient-centered approaches.
• Collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists, primary care providers, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Emergency Medicine physicians, and other ancillary services.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of patient care plans to facilitate seamless transitions of care.
• Ordering, interpreting, and acting upon laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic evaluations.
• Ensuring thorough and timely documentation of all patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Responding promptly to medical emergencies, including code blue situations and rapid response calls.
• Managing ventilatory support as needed and participating in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary meetings to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educating patients and their families on diagnoses, treatment regimens, and follow-up care protocols.
• Engaging in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and performance evaluations to drive clinical excellence.
• Adhering to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and ethical medical practices throughout patient care.

Position Specifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical institution.
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with current BLS and ACLS certifications. DEA registration must be secured prior to commencement.
• Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years in a hospitalist role, with documented ventilator management experience and proficiency in running code situations. Experience in rural health settings is preferred.
• Licensure: Active Vermont Medical License required.
• Professional Standards: Candidates must possess a clean malpractice history and present the most recent NPDB Self Query Report dated within the last 30 days.

Additional Information

Procedures are not required, as the position supports specialty backup from surgeons for central line placements, along with respiratory therapy, Emergency Medicine physicians, and CRNAs. Note that candidates who would need to commute for more than one hour are not eligible for this position.