University town in the Ozarks
100 miles to Springfield
120 miles to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)
180 miles to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
200 miles to St. Louis
Opportunity to teach medical students
Experienced Hospitalist medical director for a Hospitalist group consisting of 8 Hospitalists.
• Candidate should be BE/BC in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Position is 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday.
• This role is ideal for a physician who is passionate about clinical excellence, team leadership, and the delivery of patient centered care.
• In this role you will work as the clinical leadership counterpart to the VP of Clinical Operations to ensure the highest standards of care, drive quality improvement, and collaborate with other departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Among other projects, this candidate would play a crucial role in introducing APP's to the inpatient setting.
• Full time Hospitalist shift entails: Average census per physician , 7 on/7 off schedule, open ICU, participates in rapid response team and codes
• Currently, there are 3 physicians working per day, 7a-7p. One physician on nights 7p-7a.Each physician starts out with a set number of patients who they round and take call on during their shift.
• 12 bed OPEN ICU. ICU skills are important as Hospitalists do cover the ICU. (i.e. Vent management, Central lines )
• ICU SUPPORT: Anesthesiologists and surgeons available for consults and can help with difficult cases. Anesthesia available 24 hours if needed. RT staff is proficient with intubating patients and anesthesia is a backup as well.
• Emergency Department is responsible for codes. Hospitalist is asked to arrive as soon as possible to take over care.
Benefits:
Hospitalist Medical Directory Salary is $375,000 with ability for a production bonus
