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77 consultants lists this Physician - Hospitalist opportunity in houlton, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
This contract position offers an on-site working mode, perfect for physicians focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative medical environment.
As a Physician - Hospitalist, you'll be integral in managing patient care, conducting rounds, and coordinating treatments while ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence. You will work closely with an experienced team to provide effective and timely medical interventions, thereby enhancing patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Conduct patient rounds and manage daily care
Collaborate with nursing staff and specialists for optimal patient outcomes
Perform comprehensive physical examinations and create treatment plans
Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges
Provide timely and accurate documentation of patient care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Educate patients and families on medical conditions and treatment options
Stay current with best practices and updates in the medical field
Requirements
Hospitalist Coverage Details:
Coverage Type: 24-Hour Solo Coverage for a rural facility.
Expect a work commitment of 12-15 hours with on-call responsibilities for the remainder of the shift, supported by an overnight Nocturnist.
The physician will have access to sleeping amenities either on-site or in proximity.
Required Skills and Procedures:
Emergent intubations
Ventilator management
Central line placements
Lumbar punctures
Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
Coverage Dates:
Orientation: July 9
Coverage Start: July 10, from 12:00 PM to July 15, ending at 12:00 PM.
Certifications:
Board Certification: Required. Board eligible candidates also considered.
ACLS: Required.
PALS: Required.
Schedule:
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Typical End Time: 12:00 PM
Final Day Handoff: Between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Orientation: Scheduled on weekdays, typically lasting 4 hours. If the first shift is a weekend, orientation will occur Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For a weekday start, the provider must arrive by 8:00 AM for orientation.
Clinical Details:
Facility Size: 24 beds
Average Daily Encounters: Varies based on census and events
Average Daily Census: Approximately 18
ICU Availability: No dedicated ICU beds or model.
Transfer Time for Critical Patients: Approximately 1.5 hours to the nearest facility.
Additional Responsibilities: Support from Anesthesia and General Surgery is available. No Advanced Practice Providers (APP) will be present.
EMR System: Cerner Community Work
Logistics: The client will cover hotel accommodations for the first night the provider arrives on-site.
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Worksite address
houlton, ME, 04730, US
Who can apply
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