OB Hospitalist - Per Diem

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on performing health assessments, running diagnostic tests, prescribing medication and creating treatment plans as well as providing health and wellness education to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Physician duties:
Diagnoses and treats injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance of patients. Responsibilities also include examining patients, taking medical histories, prescribing medications and ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.

A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems.

A Medical Doctor is a healthcare professional who is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients' health conditions. This position collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, and support staff, to ensure the delivery of excellent healthcare services to patients.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Successful completion of a Residency Program.
• Successful completion of a Fellowship, if appropriate for medical specialty.
• Licensure to practice medicine.
• Board certification in relevant medical specialty.
• Hospital approved credentials (medical license, clinical privileges).
• Unrestricted DEA number.
• Appropriate certificate necessary for area of practice (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, etc.)

• Conducts comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history review, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests, to diagnose and determine appropriate treatment plans for hospitalized patients.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans for patients, considering their medical condition, co‑morbidities, and overall well‑being, while collaborating with specialists and healthcare teams.
• Provides continuous inpatient care by conducting regular rounds, monitoring patients' progress, assessing response to treatment, and addressing any complications or changes in their conditions.
• Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and medical interventions according to established protocols, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
• Performs various medical procedures and interventions within area of expertise.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other relevant investigations, to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and support staff, to ensure coordinated patient care, discuss treatment plans, and address any clinical concerns.
• Communicates effectively with patients and their families, providing clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis, and addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
• Educates patients and their families on self‑care, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and post‑discharge instructions to facilitate their understanding and active participation in their healthcare.
• Documents accurate and complete medical records, including patient histories, physical examination findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participates in hospital committees, case conferences, and multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex cases, review treatment outcomes, and contribute to the overall quality improvement of patient care.
• Attends conferences, seminars, and continuing medical…