Hospitalist | Methodist North

About the role

The Hospitalist of Methodist Healthcare shall be responsible for providing and managing direct inpatient care, implementing patient care supervision, teaching, and learning activities. They will 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.
• Completes medical and billing records accurately and promptly.
• 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 in planning curriculum and learning activities.
• Serves as a liaison between Methodist faculty and UT faculty.
• Assists 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 Certified Physician (optional)
• National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) certification (optional)
• Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure license (optional)
• Tennessee Board of Osteophathic Examination license (optional)

Qualifications

• Board Certified Physician
• 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

• Good balance and coordination
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision
• Repetitive motion
• Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials
• Quick reaction to emergency situations

Benefits

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent striving for excellence.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

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Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.