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Job description
Description
Examine, diagnose, and treat assigned acutely ill hospitalized patients at Community First Medical Center. Manage all assigned patients through the continuum of hospital care. Follow assigned patients upon admission to the intensive care unit throughout their hospital stay. Coordinate post-acute care for all assigned patients. Leadership of Rapid Response/Code Blue events and collaboration with APPs and the ED as needed for procedural support.
24/7 hospitalist model with continuous in-house APP coverage and hospitalist oversight.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnose, manage the clinical issues, deliver and coordinate comprehensive medical care to acutely ill hospitalized patients
Order treatment regimens and tests, and interpret results of tests such as laboratory and radiology
Prescribe medications as appropriate and as required
Conduct patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team
Consult with specialty and primary care physicians where appropriate
Communicate with CFMC interdisciplinary care team, family members and others upon admission, when treatment plans change, and at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care
Conduct discharge planning and assure timely discharge of patients
Assure accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation, so as comply with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements
Responsibile for APP supervision and participation in code/RRT management.
Collaborate with other CFMC employees and physicians to create a positive and engaging work environment
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills
Expectations around interdisciplinary communication, throughput, and LOS improvement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Can supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
WORK SCHEDULE
7-on/7-off rotation, 12-hour shifts, and separate coverage for AM, PM, and Weekend roles per ED’s posting plan.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
Position requires an MD, DO, and completion of advanced graduate medical education in Internal Medicine, with board eligibility or board certification in Internal Medicine. Family practice trained physicians with previous hospitalist experience may be considered.
Training experiences as mandated by the American Board of Internal Medicine for board eligibility are required.
Previous experience and demonstrated procedural skills in intubations and central lines; ability to lead Code Blue required.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office software package
Previous experience with an electronic medical record system.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Hospitalist will maintain a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois, federal and state prescriptive authority, and will obtain and maintain board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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