Hospitalist PRN
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is named one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden, NJ, is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center known for providing the highest quality of care. As the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), Cooper is easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are about two hours away, while the Jersey Shore is just an hour away.
Unit Overview
Cooper University Hospital is a 663-licensed-bed facility featuring a cancer center, urgent care centers, and 130 outpatient offices. It is South Jersey’s only Level 1 trauma center and an academic medical center offering teaching and direct care services. The nocturnist role primarily involves cross-coverage on the floor and ICU, working alongside an Advanced Practice Provider (APP).
Responsibilities
- Complete all duties of attending physician as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.
- Coordinate all specialty consultations and resource utilization.
- Admit and discharge patients in a timely manner, including completing Discharge Instructions and medication reconciliation.
- Dictate discharge summaries and ensure copies are sent to the patient’s family doctor and all specialists involved during the stay.
- Participate in Quality Improvement (QI), Risk Management (RM), and Utilization Management (UM) as requested.
- Respond to hospital codes as the Lead Physician and serve as a backup member of the Rapid Response Team when Cooper Intensivists are not scheduled.
- Complete medical records in a timely fashion and adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws, Hospital Rules, and Regulations.
- Perform life/limb-saving procedures as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with all Core Measure quality indicators for patients under your care.
- Participate in the teaching of housestaff and comply with the requirements of the voluntary teaching faculty.
- Respond to PRN calls for evaluation and orders.
Requirements
- Medical degree.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- New Jersey medical license required.
Cooper University Healthcare is a leading academic health system in South Jersey, providing access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care within one system. The practice includes over 150 physicians and APPs, with locations in Cooper Camden and Inspira. Cooper is also affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey.