Hospitalist Physician

Hospitalist Physician at Ascend Medical Staffing summary:

A Hospitalist Physician provides comprehensive inpatient medical care, managing new admissions, ICU patients, and daily rounds in a MedSurg setting. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, EKG and chest x-ray interpretation, ventilator management, and emergency code response, supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team. The role requires certification in ACLS and BLS and involves overseeing a diverse patient mix including adults and some pediatrics across various medical and surgical cases.

Need coverage for the month of February 2022

Shift Details- 7:30am-7pm, Monday through Thurdsay

Dates open:

Jan 31- Feb. 3

Feb. 7- Feb. 10

Feb. 14- Feb. 17

Feb. 21- Feb. 24

• Supported by a strong, collaborative team of MAs, RNs, LPNs, LNA Case Manager, etc
• 10 pts/day in MedSurg on average,
• EKG interpretation, initial CXE interpretation, intubation, vent management
• ACLS and BLS from the American Heart Association required.
• ED runs codes
• 3 ICU beds
• Additional support by House Coordinator, Case Management, and On-Call Staff
• Physician will provide high quality medical treatment and advice to patients as clinically indicated to achieve clinical and service excellence. Obtains thorough patient histories (medical/surgical, family, psychosocial, etc.), and obtains and reviews related, pertinent information.

Admissions: 2-5 new admits/consults per shift.

ICU: 2 (daily census)

Inpatient: 8-12 (daily visits or discharge): Observation, inpatient, and SNF/swing status.

Patient mix: 90% adults, 10% peds. 85% Medicine, 14% Surgery, 1% Trauma

EMR- Meditech Expanse 6.16, Dragon

Total # of Beds: 25

Total # of ICU Beds: 5

Keywords:

Hospitalist, Inpatient Care, MedSurg, ICU Management, EKG Interpretation, Ventilator Management, Emergency Code Response, ACLS Certified, BLS Certified, Patient Admissions