Physician MD Hospitalist - SIGN ON BONUS-Ocala

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Hospitalist is expected to provide clinical care for patients admitted at our affiliated hospitals, provide support to our surgical and specialty services through consultative general internal medicine practice.

Block 7 days on 7 days off (Monday-Sunday)

8am-6pm

Closed ICU

Primary Functions:

• Responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and clinical management of patients in the acute facility. This is inclusive of performing histories and physicals, as well as, conducting physical examinations.

• Diagnosis and active management of patient conditions, including evaluation and treatment, inclusive of daily patient care.

• Attend multi-disciplinary rounds at site

• Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to suturing, wound care, incision and drainage and splinting

• Prescribes or recommends pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including controlled medications

• Consults appropriate physician(s) for patient care needs

• Refers patients to appropriate sources of care as required

• Assures the efficient utilization of resources while supporting clinical pathway implementation and compliance

• Assures appropriate and timely referrals to a tertiary care facility as indicated by the patient care needs in consultation with the primary care physician or attending physician

Education, Training, Experience:

• Doctorate degree in medicine (MD or DO).

• Completion of advanced graduate medical education in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (IM or FP)

• Active FL medical license in good standing

• DEA license eligible/active

Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short/Long term

• 401k

• Life Insurance