Full Time Hospitalist | University

About the role

The Hospitalist of Methodist Healthcare shall be responsible for providing and managing direct inpatient care, implementing the objectives of the Methodist Hospitalist Group, and supervising, teaching, and learning activities. They must model appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct inpatient care, including history and physical examinations, evaluations and assessments, diagnosis and treatment, and procedures consistent with core privileges as outlined by Methodist Healthcare Medical Staff policy.
• Orders, performs and interprets examinations and tests and analyzes records and reports to diagnose patient conditions.
• Collaborates with nurses, pharmacists, social workers, case managers and other health care team members.
• Learns and teaches in educational programs.
• Serves as an attending physician for educational programs.
• Completes medical and billing records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participates in hospital’s utilization management, risk management and performance improvement programs.
• Supports Methodist Information Technology and Electronic Health Record meaningful use.
• Collaborates with Site Directors in Medical Education.
• Serves as a liaison between Methodist faculty and UT faculty.
• Engages in patient care and administrative activities that complement the educational program.

Requirements

• MD/DO degree
• Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners license
• American Board of Medical Specialists certification (optional)
• AOA Board Certification (optional)
• National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) certification (optional)
• Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure license
• Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination license
• Medical Doctor - Arkansas State Medical Board license

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Ability to use electronic health records, the Methodist One Chart system, and CPOE.
• Ability to communicate to patients and families, students and residents, and members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and analyze clinical and research data.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects.

Skills

• Legal and ethical standards for medical care.
• Current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Supervision, advising, and training clinical professionals and students.
• Observation, assessment, and recording of symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Use of electronic health records, the Methodist One Chart system, and CPOE.
• Communication with patients, families, students, residents, and healthcare team members.
• Independence and teamwork.
• Understanding and analysis of clinical and research data.
• Organization and coordination of multiple tasks and projects.

Benefits

Our Associates enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's availability.