New Hospitalist Openings in Coastal Texas

Job Description

New Hospitalist Openings in Coastal Texas

7 days on & days off
Average volume = 15-18 patients per day
Core focus is admissions, discharges & rounding for our patients ONLYNO UNASSIGNED patients
$245K base salary + bonus & benefits
Group employed contract
Foster a close relationship with the Emergency Department providers and administrative staff and ensure that patients presented for admission meet admission criteria and be available for ER consults as needed
Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and their families.
Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
Order studies, tests and ancillary services.
Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
Assists in resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
Recognizes and considers age and disease specific needs of patients as required by HEDIS.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Consult in-network specialists to ensure continuity of care for the member.
Coordinate discharge planning (follow-up appointments, Home Health requests, transitions of care)
Perform inpatient assessments for alternate level of care requests.

For more information, please contact Carolyn Conklin at 404-434-5334 or at carolyn@mdmsearch.com

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