Hospitalist

Summary

Responsible for providing his/her patients with care at the current level of quality and efficiency generally recognized by appropriate practice standards and guidelines applicable to facilities such as the Hospital in the physician’s area of specialty. Responsible for preparing and completing in a timely fashion all medical and other required patient records.

Responsibilities

- Conducting initial patient assessments and admissions - Formulating and implementing treatment plans - Scheduling and reviewing clinical and diagnostic tests - Providing updates to primary care physicians and family members - Conducting multiple rounds daily as necessary for the acuity of patients’ conditions - Coordinating and integrating specialty and subspecialty consultations - Coordinating patient transfers to and from the ICU, medical/surgical unit, and/or skilled nursing facilities - Coordinating discharge planning - Performing administrative duties related to position

Minimum Qualifications

- Graduate of an approved medical (allopathic or osteopathic), dental or podiatric school - MD/DO with a valid unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island - Board certified or Board eligible as required - Federal Narcotics DEA license required as applicable - Demonstrated clinical competence and physical and mental status sufficient to demonstrate that he/she is able to provide quality care to patients - Clinical privileges in the physician’s specialty required for hospital owned and operated practice

Pay Range

LOCATION Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Varies

Work Shift

Variable

Daily Hours

12 hours

Driving Required

No