Hospitalist Physician

About the Opportunity
Manage the care of patients on the Hospitalist Service throughout their hospital stay, from the ER through discharge, as part of a team providing 24/7 inpatient coverage.
Schedule
- Day shift
- Monday through Friday, with alternating weekends and holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Admit and manage patients from the ER through their hospital stay
- Coordinate discharge planning with patients, families, and case management, including DME and home health
- Provide internal medicine consults for OB and surgical patients and manage their medical co-morbidities
- Provide care in Critical Care Units in urgent situations
- Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue calls
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified Internal Medicine
- New York State medical license
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Strong knowledge of adult internal medicine, including acute, chronic, and emergent conditions (sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac events, stroke)
- Proficiency interpreting labs, imaging, and EKGs
- Experience with discharge planning, transitions of care, and care coordination