Lead Intensivist Physician- Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA

Lead Intensivist Physician - Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

We have a full-time BC/BE Lead Intensivist position available to join our well-established Critical Care practice at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Position details:

• This position is a daytime flexible block schedule.
• Manage Critical Care patients in a busy ICU.
• Create, direct, coordinate, and supervise the patient care plans daily
• Conduct/order diagnostic tests, and analyze results and prescribe indicated treatments and therapies
• Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate
• Work as part of an integrated team with care management, nursing, pharmacy, etc.
• Assist in patient education and goal setting
• Participate and adhere to all quality metrics and goals as established and directed by Adfinitas or the client/hospital
• Partner with and oversee Advanced Practice Providers
• Submit accurate and timely charges for all professional services performed
• Lead Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) codes and Rapid Response Team evaluations
• Attend committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate
• Manage ventilators
• Complete central lines
• Perform intubations
• Comply with policies and procedures regarding department operations
• Establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data

Mercy Medical Center-Springfield, MA:

• Day coverage: 1 physician
• Night Coverage: APP in the ICU;
  Intensivist backup by phone
• EMR:
  Meditech
• Daily Census: 3-6
• ICU:
  Open

Requirements:

• BE/BC in Critical Care Medicine
• Strong inpatient skill set
• Quality-focused team player
• Experience working with advanced practice providers
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• Active state license, American Heart Association CPR Certification, DEA License, state Controlled Substance Registration