Physician / Hospitalist / Missouri / Locum or Permanent / Hospitalist opening east of Branson, [...]

Confidential; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Hospitalist to join their team in a picturesque area near Branson, MO. This role offers a balanced schedule of 7 on and 7 off shifts, allowing you to provide care for an average of 65 patients, with the added responsibility of ICU coverage. The position comes with competitive benefits, including a generous signing bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health insurance. If you are passionate about patient care and want to work in a supportive community that values outdoor recreation and quality education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $25,000

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

CME allowance up to $4,500

Comprehensive health insurance

403B matching up to 3%

457 plan Top Hat Plan max contribution of $18,000

Qualifications

• Seeking BE/BC Hospitalist with ICU skills for a balanced schedule.
• Join a team of 9, providing care for an average of 65 patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in a 110+ bed hospital with ICU coverage.
• Work in a team of hospitalists with a 7 on/7 off schedule.

Skills

ICU skills

Vent management

Central lines

Patient care

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

Physician / Hospitalist / Missouri / Locum or Permanent / Hospitalist opening east of Branson, MO - top benefits, visas welcome Job at Confidential summary:

We are seeking a BE/BC Hospitalist to join our team in a scenic location near Branson, MO. The position offers a balanced schedule with 7 on/7 off shifts, providing care for an average of 65 patients with ICU coverage. Competitive benefits include a signing bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health insurance.

Seeking a BE/BC Hospitalist to join our team. You'll discover a quality lifestyle in a breathtaking location. Come see firsthand why our strong community atmosphere, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, top quality education, safe setting and soul-soothing beauty draw in people from around the country. Here's more:

• Looking to recruit a BC/BE IM or FM Hospitalist to join 8 other Hospitalists for a team of 9. Three hospitalists will work during the day 7 am - 7 pm. One nocturnist works 7 pm - 7 am.
• 7 on 7 off.
• 110+ bed Hospital. This includes beds from OB and Neuro Psych Unit which hospitalists only see patients there if consulted. Therefore Hospitalists routinely cover 65 beds.
• Average total admissions per 24 hours: 10-15.
• Currently, there are 3 physicians working per day 7 am - 7 pm. One physician on nights 7 pm - 7 am. Each physician starts out with a set number of patients who they round and take call on during their shift (12 hours). Many physicians do try and leave a little early during the day they are not admitting. Physicians will still need to be close in case they need to respond to one of their patients (less than 20 minutes). Physicians do leave for lunch even on days they are admitting if time permits.
• 12 bed OPEN ICU. ICU skills are important as Hospitalists do cover the ICU (i.e. Vent management, Central lines).
• ICU SUPPORT: Anesthesiologists and surgeons available for consults and can help with difficult cases. There is one Pulmonologist who can help with any critical pulmonary patients on vents or those who have chronic pulmonary issues. Anesthesia available 24 hours if needed. RT staff is proficient with intubating patients and anesthesia is a backup as well.
• The nocturnist is not required to round on patients. They do, however, take call from nursing staff on patients throughout the night and may have to see a patient if they are deteriorating, etc. The rest of the time is spent doing admissions. Admissions can be anywhere from 3-10.
• Emergency Department is responsible for codes. Hospitalist is asked to arrive as soon as possible to take over care.
• Specialty & Subspecialty services include: Pulmonology, Pathology, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pain Management, OBGYN, Ortho, Wound Care, Interventional Cardiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Occupational Medicine.

Benefits

• Salary is based on MGMA median (Option to work extra 12 hour shifts at $2,160 per shift if needed)
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $10,000 relocation
• Up to $4,500 for CME's and professional license fees, dues, and journals.
• We provide Malpractice at $2 mill per occurrence/ $6 mill aggregate.
• Benefits include: health, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability, AD&D.
• Very reasonable health insurance, non-smoker employee rate is $22.00/month. Family rate: $154/month.
• 403B matching up to 3% after one year.
• 457 plan Top Hat Plan max contribution of $18,000 per year.

The area is in an underserved area and we do accept J1 and H1B applicants. We are also located in the Delta Regional Authority which has no limit on J1 waivers and there is no waiver application deadline.

About the Facility:

Join an accredited regional referral facility, servicing approximately 180,000 population in a nine-county area in south central Missouri and north central Arkansas. Over 100 active physicians are on the medical staff comprised of half primary care and half specialists. A number of services not normally found in rural areas are provided. For example, we have exceptionally strong programs in areas of interventional and non-interventional cardiology, obstetrics, pulmonology, neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedic and general surgery. Additionally, hospital provides medical and radiation oncology services and has extensive outreach programs.

The Community:

This area is the center of trade for a 50-mile radius. The area's educational opportunities are excellent with public and private schools. Also, the local campus of Missouri State University provides academic and vocational education programs which include a registered and practical nursing program plus a respiratory care school. The area has prospered as a result of its central location for trade-in southern Missouri as well as the growth of its educational and health services.

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