Hospitalist - Nocturnist - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Coincides patient discharge and facilitates hand-offs to outpatient physicians.
• Supports surgical and specialty services through consultative general medicine.

Requirements

• Holds current licensure as a medical doctor or osteopathic physician in Tennessee, with a valid DEA number.
• Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Obtains ACLS certification within 6 months of hire and maintains it during employment.
• Experience in acute care settings such as floors, Critical Care Units, and Emergency Departments.

Skills

• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Flexibility in applying medical knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Effective communication.
• Standing/sitting for long hours.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Key Results

• Patient and family education.
• Collaboration with staff.
• Timely admissions/discharges.
• Continuous education.
• Effective team communication.
• Accurate documentation.
• Professional presentation.
• Punctuality.
• Efficient management of patient care.