Physician -Hospitalist

Job Description:
Hospitalist Physician

The Hospitalist Physician shall be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, which encompasses admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning.

• Evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a diverse array of acute and chronic medical conditions while employing evidence-based, patient-centered approaches.
• Collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists, primary care providers, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Emergency Medicine physicians, and other ancillary services.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of patient care plans to facilitate seamless transitions of care.
• Ordering, interpreting, and acting upon laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic evaluations.
• Ensuring thorough and timely documentation of all patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Responding promptly to medical emergencies, including code blue situations and rapid response calls.
• Managing ventilatory support as needed and participating in clinical rounds and interdisciplinary meetings to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educating patients and their families on diagnoses, treatment regimens, and follow-up care protocols.
• Engaging in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and performance evaluations to drive clinical excellence.
• Adhering to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and ethical medical practices throughout patient care.

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical institution.
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with current BLS and ACLS certifications. DEA registration must be secured prior to commencement.
• Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years in a hospitalist role, with documented ventilator management experience and proficiency in running code situations. Experience in rural health settings is preferred.
• Licensure: Active Vermont Medical License required.
• Professional Standards: Candidates must possess a clean malpractice history and present the most recent NPDB Self Query Report dated within the last 30 days.

Procedures are not required, as the position supports specialty backup from surgeons for central line placements, along with respiratory therapy, Emergency Medicine physicians, and CRNAs. Note that candidates who would need to commute for more than one hour are not eligible for this position.