Post-Acute Hospitalist

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time-off

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tower Health is looking for a seasoned Hospitalist to join the team at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing. Enjoy a block schedule of 10-hour day shifts and manage complex medical patient care. The role entails working with a dedicated team and providing extensive clinical responsibilities.

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The position is based in Reading, Berks County, which offers access to cultural attractions and outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

• Experience practicing medicine in a hospital setting.
• Highly computer literate and familiar with charting.
• Excels in communicating sensitive and/or adverse information.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team of Hospitalists and Physiatrists.
• Admit and manage clinical care of patients.
• Co-manage Stroke and Tracheostomy patients.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

MD/DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

Valid PA Medical License (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Overview

Job Summary
Tower Health is looking for a seasoned Hospitalist to join the team at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing (RHRW). Enjoy a great work/life balance with a block schedule of 10-hour day shifts, coupled with complex medical patient management akin to a medical-surgical unit. RHRW, a freestanding rehabilitation facility that is part of the 700-bed Reading Hospital, is the only hospital in the region to be accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission. Our RHRW team is collegial and has been with Tower Health for an average of more than 8 years. Spend your workdays at our state-of-the-art facility that features a Meditation Garden, Putting Green and Indoor Pool, and Love Where You Work.

Learn More About RHRW Here: Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing | Tower Health. Video Tour of Reading Hospital: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Highlights / Responsibilities

• Works with a team of 6 Hospitalists and 11 Physiatrists at Tower Health's Reading Hospital Rehab Hospital, comprised of a 61-bed acute rehab unit, where hospitalists serve as consultants for PM&R.
• Admit and manage clinical care of Adult Medicine Service patients on a sub-acute unit, with average LOS of 13 days.
• Provide comprehensive medical consults in a co-management model on acute rehab patients with Physiatry.
• Co-manage Stroke and Tracheostomy patients along with a Physiatrist.
• Provide care to patients on the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit.
• Discharge planning, including ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Develop relationships with patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Inpatient attending for Internal Medicine Residents; cooperative relationship with PM&R Residents.
• Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing (RHRW) is the only hospital in the region to be accredited by both CARF and The Joint Commission.

• 174,000-square-foot, three-story, free-standing rehabilitation hospital
• 62-bed Rehabilitation Center, including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit
• 50-bed Transitional Care Center for skilled care
• State-of-the-art equipment using robotic technology and telemedicine
• Aquatic therapy pool and outdoor therapy garden
• On-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services

Qualifications

• MD/DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Candidates coming out of training encouraged to apply
• A valid PA Medical License or the ability to obtain one is required
• Experience practicing medicine in a hospital setting
• Highly computer literate and familiar with charting
• Excels in communicating sensitive and/or adverse information
• Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities
• Analytical thinker and complex problem-solver

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive health system to advance goals

Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high-quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the Magnet-designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital offers top-tier specialty care centers and services, including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, a busy Emergency Department and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center with a Level III NICU. Reading Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades and U.S. News & World Report for excellence.

The Community

Reading Hospital is in West Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The area offers many amenities, proximity to major metropolitan areas, and access to cultural attractions and outdoor recreation, including trails, parks, and sporting events.

Videos

Virtual Tour – Reading Hospital; Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health; Living in Berks County – From Reading Fellows (Video).

Websites

Reading Hospital Campus Map; Facts About Reading Hospital; Berks County Living Website; Newcomers Guide to Berks County; Pennsylvania’s Americana Region.

Contact

Contact: Kat McEwan
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

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