Family Medicine, Nocturnist - Fort Myers, FL, United States - Central Florida Inpatient Medicine

Description

Job Description

Job Description Job Summary:

The NOCTURNIST Hospitalist is expected to provide clinical care for patients admitted at our affiliated hospitals, provide support to our surgical and specialty services through consultative general internal medicine practice.

The schedule for this position is Block schedule (7 nights/7 nights off) plus up to $30k quality bonus.


Primary Functions:
Responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and clinical management of patients in the acute facility. This is inclusive of performing histories and physicals, as well as, conducting physical examinations.
Diagnosis and active management of patient conditions, including evaluation and treatment, inclusive of daily patient care.
Attend multi-disciplinary rounds at site
Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to suturing, wound care, incision and drainage and splinting
Prescribes or recommends pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including controlled medications
Consults appropriate physician(s) for patient care needs
Refers patients to appropriate sources of care as required
Assures the efficient utilization of resources while supporting clinical pathway implementation and compliance
Assures appropriate and timely referrals to a tertiary care facility as indicated by the patient care needs in consultation with the primary care physician or attending physician


Education, Training, Experience:
Doctorate degree in medicine (MD or DO).
Completion of advanced graduate medical education in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (IM or FP)
Active FL medical license in good standing
DEA license eligible/active


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
# Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
# Show initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability
# Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
# Ability to work under pressure
# Computer literacy


Additional Qualifications:
# Prior experience using an electronic medical records system (EPIC)
# Bilingual a plus, but not required


Relationship Reporting :
# Reports to the Chief Medical Officer / Executive Director


Physical Requirements:
# Communicate effectively with patients and staff
# Be able to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
# Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
# Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel
# Be able to reach with hands and arms


Job Status:
Full-time

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