Job Details: Hospitalist

Description: BE/BC Internist for a Hospitalist program in Bryan/College Station with 15 to 17 shifts scheduled. Very competitive compensation package with sign-on and relocation.
Position Overview/Description

Under the direction of the Program Medical Director, the Team Hospitalist is responsible for the medical management of patients identified as being under the care of the Hospitalist program.

Reporting Relationship:

Program Medical Director

Clinical Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility for the high quality and cost-effective medical management of patients identified as being under the care of the Hospitalist program. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Admitting medical and surgical patients 16 years of age and older (Adult), but excluding obstetrical.
• Providing internal medicine or critical care services (to the extent Hospitalist is privileged) to patients
• Providing medical coordination and inpatient utilization management for surgical patients.
• Coordinating with patient's PCP, hospital, or health plan whichever is an applicable, all ancillary service related to inpatient episode.
• Coordinating with patient's PCP, hospital, or health plan, whichever is applicable, the discharge planning needs with the patient, patient's family and the care manager/discharge planner
• Providing appropriate communication to PCP in order to insure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up care, including preparation of the discharge summary.
• Coordinating the transfer of patients to other hospital as required and medically appropriate.

• Responsible for the clinical/administrative oversight of the Clinical Care Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications
MD/DO, BC or BE in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (Critical Care or Pulmonary Certification a plus)
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated persuasive clinical leadership
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Ability to work as member of team
Fundamental knowledge of PC based applications

Learn more about College Station:
http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp?page=1
Please contact Cindy for more details at:
harris.cindy14@yahoo.com or
Send your CV for immediate consideration.

All inquires will be held in confidence.
Please feel free to contact Cindy Harris at 979-583-3081.

Posting Date: Aug 20 08