Hospitalist / Admitter - Physician

Overview

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

 

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible / Board Certified Internal Medicine trained Physician to join our Hospitalist team as a designated admitter in Albuquerque, NM. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

 

Practice Highlights:

• Largest employed Hospitalist group in the state employing more than 80 Physicians and 6 APP's
• Unit Based Multidisciplinary Rounding model
• Full Subspecialty Support
• 24/7 Rapid Response Team
• 1856 annual hours required per year
• 15-16 shifts per month
• 7-8 admissions per shift
• Swing Shift differential
• Guaranteed salary with quality incentives 
• Close ICU setting

Responsibilities

Summary:

Cares for patients referred by the primary care provider, then returns care of the patient to the primary care physician at the time of discharge. The hospitalist is responsible for managing the care of inpatients and works collaboratively with nurse case and care managers, care coordinators, consulting and primary care physicians and other facility-based healthcare professionals who comprise the patient s care team. The hospitalist leads the care team in providing efficient but compassionate care.

 

Responsibilities:

*Oversees and is accountable for the overall quality of care and clinical outcomes within the assigned facilities.

* Oversees and is accountable for all resource utilization within the assigned facilities.

* Ensure both patient and provider satisfaction and develop plans for improvement.

*Provides input into the hospitalist team s financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget; capital plan; and personnel issues.

*Organize, attend and facilitate daily care team meetings within the assigned facility.

*Attend and participate in all regular scheduled hospitalist meetings

*Attend and participate in requested QI, Peer Review and Care Management meetings.

*Attend and participate in Sub-specialist/Medical group meetings as requested.

*Provide real time feedback to PCPs regarding clinical and operational guidelines to optimize patient care and clinical efficiency.

*Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level., including legible documentation

*Meet and maintain all provider credentialling and QI standards.

*Participate in the development, adoption, and implementation process for clinical standards for inpatient care.

*Knowledgeable of the contents of The Hospitalist Manual: An Evidence-Based Approach to Medicine.

*Work with the Medical Director and/or the Lead Hospitalists to assure proper provider staffing, including vacation coverage.

*Mentor and educate all new hospitalists on PMG s service standards.

*Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.

 

Credentials Required:

MD/DO., board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. State of New Mexico Medical License.

Position Type

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.

Learn more about our employee benefits

Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, its where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:

• Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
• Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
• All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel -- safer at work.
• The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions,