Physician - Hospitalist examines, diagnoses, and treats hospitalized patients. Manages patients through the continuum of hospital care, seeing patients in the ER and following them into the critical care unit and organizing post-acute care. Being a Physician - Hospitalist orders treatments, tests, and consults with specialty physicians and primary care physician where appropriate. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Physician - Hospitalist requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Hospitalist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
ABOUT SUMMIT MEDICAL CONSULTANTS
Summit Medical Consultants is a rapidly growing Physician Practice. Founded in 2015, we have expanded to approximately 100 employees and are continuing to grow. Our mission is to provide patients and their families with robust clinical services throughout their Acute Care, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care and Assisted and Independent Living stays. We coordinate with the Hospitalists, Specialists, Surgeons, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies, Case Management and Psychiatry at the facility level to provide compassionate and coordinated care.
DESCRIPTION
Provides medical care to assigned patient population, maintains timely and appropriate documentation of such care, and actively participates in medical staff duties. Participates in quality assurance, utilization management, and peer review programs to ensure high quality, cost- effective services. Supports practice budgetary targets. Partners with administration and staff to support strategic and operational plans. Works collaboratively toward needed improvements. Shares weekend and/or holiday call duties as stated in the Employment Agreement
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Meets quality measures in provision of medical care.
Performs related administrative functions in the clinical setting.
Actively participates in medical staff duties, attends medical staff meetings, participates in peer reviews and evaluations, and supports and ensures compliance with federal and state rules, regulations, and accrediting body requirements.
Works primarily at one Long Term Acute Care Hospital, with the ability to travel to multiple facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Independent Living Facilities) as necessary
Evaluates care management processes to ensure high quality, cost effective health care.
Participates in identification, collection, and analysis of clinical, operational, and financial indicators to ensure effective use of resources.
Establishes positive relationships with other Providers, administration, staff, and the community.
Fosters collaborative efforts toward improvement and expansion.
Serves on relevant health plan, and medical staff committees to optimize relationships with the medical staff members, payors, and peers.
Serves as role model for staff and acts in a people centered, service excellence focused, and results oriented manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
LTD
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Holiday pay
Schedule:
8 hour shifts
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No night call
Work Location:
One primary location with the potential for multiple locations
Company's website:https://www.summitmedicalconsultants.com/
Salary Range $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Bonus eligible
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