Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Hospitalist
About the role
Position Highlights
Days position: 7 days on/7 days off
Census: 40+ average
Average 13-17 encounters daily - starting census plus admissions
3 daytime rounders/1 Nocturnist/No APPs
Open ICU
Major procedures
Compensation: $293,196 salary for 176 day shifts a year, $30,000 start bonus forgiven over 3 years, 2.5% quality metric yearly bonus, seniority bonus
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.
- Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
Requirements
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Qualifications
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong clinical decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
- Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.
Pay
$293,196 salary for 176 day shifts a year, $30,000 start bonus forgiven over 3 years, 2.5% quality metric yearly bonus, seniority bonus
Schedule
Full-Time
Benefits
Relocation assistance (if applicable): Up to $10,000
Productivity Incentives
2.5% Quality Metric bonus annually $4,000 CME allowance
Malpractice Coverage
Malpractice coverage with tail
Life at Ascension
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