Hospitalist Physician; MD​/DO Chapel Hill, NC

Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) – Chapel Hill, NC

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Virtual Hospitalist, Advanced Care at Home – Parkline – Chapel Hill, NC

The Virtual Hospitalist of UNC Health’s Advanced Care at Home (ACH) program is a dynamic, experienced provider passionate about transforming the future of health care. Under the program, UNC Health physicians and nurses monitor and communicate with patients in their homes 24/7 from a clinical command center located in Chapel Hill, NC. The virtual team deploys a network of rapid‑response home‑based services to patients as needed, including in‑person assessments by nursing, paramedics, and NPs, as well as virtual assessments by nurses and physicians.

This role offers opportunities to provide high‑quality inpatient care in patients’ homes with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, integrated services, and collaborative care with primary and specialty providers.

• Lead a team of Advanced Practice Providers and nurses to coordinate care for patients in ACH.
• Perform the initial virtual history and physical for new patient admissions after the patient arrives home.
• Provide daily virtual visits from the clinical command center in Chapel Hill.
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers to develop and implement a plan of care, including diagnostic and specialty consultations virtually or via day trips to brick‑and‑mortar facilities.
• Provide safe handoffs to colleagues and the Command Center Registered Nurse, as well as the patient’s primary care physician during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Perform clinical screenings on eligible patients at eligible brick‑and‑mortar facilities.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding the ACH model, incorporating their values and goals into the plan of care.
• Identify appropriate patients for the ACH model, including chart reviews, outreach to provider teams, and coordination with internal acquisition.
• Adapt to program changes and maintain flexibility as the program evolves.
• Practice in accord with state and hospital regulations.
• The Command Center – Parkline – is considered the “place of business” for this role located in Chapel Hill, NC.

• MD/DO
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an attending physician.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
• Committed to providing high‑quality, evidence‑based care to a diverse patient population.
• Prior experience with Epic EMR preferred.

To inquire about this opportunity contact Sheila Barnes nes.edu.

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit:
Acute Care at Home
Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job
Location of Job: US:

NC:

Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
Yes

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