Physician-Academic Hospitalist IM

Nature and Scope

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for obtaining history, examining, diagnosing, counseling, and treating patients within their area of specialty and experience. However, a key emphasis of this position will be on education and training. The incumbent will work closely with medical residents and students, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure that they receive a comprehensive education in outpatient medicine.

To stay up to date with current advances in medicine and the latest trends in their area of specialty, the incumbent will review recent publications, attend in-services and educational meetings, and attend continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field.

The incumbent will also demonstrate effective leadership skills, leading by example and working effectively with a variety of internal and external groups. This position does provide patient care, but the focus will be on providing education and guidance to medical residents and students, while ensuring that all patient care decisions are made in accordance with best practices and the highest standards of quality and care.

Requirements

• Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in medical specialty.
• Demonstrated expertise in inpatient care of adult patients.
• Previous experience in teaching and mentorship of medical residents and students preferred.
• Licenses: Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.
• Certifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine or through America Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) AND Advanced Certification Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.

Qualifications

• Computer / Typing Ability: To credential through Renown’s Medical Staff and/or payor credentialing, as applicable.