HOSPITALIST

POSITION SUMMARY

Founded in 1904, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) is a licensed, 61-bed, not-for-profit community hospital located in southeastern Vermont, serving a rural population of about 55,000 people in 22 towns in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The BMH medical staff includes more than 130 board-certified providers in primary care and many other specialties, with a shared mission of providing exceptional health care delivered with compassion and respect. The Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Health System includes the BMH Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice of primary care and specialty care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Over 110 active volunteers assist BMH’s 700 employees in caring for our community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct care and management for hospitalized patients, including admissions, daily rounds, and discharges.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Cooking or preparation of food items is not part of the responsibilities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with specialists, primary care physicians, and ancillary services.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory work.
• Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely and thorough manner.
• Respond to emergencies and provide resuscitative care as needed (e.g., codes, rapid response).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, hospital committees, and performance evaluations.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and their families regarding medical conditions and care plans.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, medical ethics, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical rounds and meetings with other health care providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility: In Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Experience/Skill Sets: 2-3 years' experience as a Hospitalist preferred; experience in rural health preferred but not required; vent management experience required; experience running codes.
• Licenses/Certifications: Active unrestricted Vermont State medical license; valid Vermont DEA license; BLS, ACLS certification.