Hospitalist Physician

Hospitalist Physician at SCP Health summary:

A Hospitalist Physician at SCP Health provides comprehensive inpatient care including ICU and general hospital medicine, utilizing proprietary technology and data-driven models. Responsibilities include managing patient care in a 101-bed acute care hospital with telehospitalist coverage and no requirement for advanced invasive procedures. The role emphasizes collaborative care delivery, leadership development, and use of electronic medical records in a community-focused setting.

SCP Health is a physician-led team of clinical and operational experts, collectively passionate about revitalizing health care. We craft and utilize proven models of care, proprietary technology, and data-driven insights to accelerate progress in care delivery across health care organizations. Our clinical offerings currently span the entire continuum of care, from emergency and hospital-based medicine to telemedicine, intensive care, ambulatory, and in-home clinical care. Together, We Heal.

Job Details

• 101 hospital beds
• Average daily census: 19
• Open ICU without intensivist backup
• ICU Beds: 10
• 1MD & 1NP for coverage model
• 12 hour physician coverage (7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.)
• Telehospitalist coverage (7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.)
• EMR: Meditech
• No procedures-not required to intubate or do central lines
• Will be responsible for basic vent management and total ICU care
• Medical Director monthly stipend
• Commencement bonus and relocation allowance

Facility Information

Upson Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital staffed with more than 500 healthcare professionals. Committed to patient satisfaction, the hospital is equipped with the latest technology to offer more and better services including cardiology, women and children, orthopedics, outpatient and much more. Upson Regional Medical Center received an A for safety from The Leapfrog Group.

Community Description

Thomaston is a town with a population of 10,000 centrally located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains only within 60 miles from Atlanta, Macon and Columbus. This family friendly community offers below national average cost of living, affordable housing, plenty of recreational amenities and options for public education. Named one of the best 100 small-towns in America by Norman Crampton, this is a great place to call home.

We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.

Keywords:

hospitalist, physician, inpatient care, intensive care unit, telemedicine, clinical care, patient management, electronic medical records, healthcare delivery, acute care hospital