Fulltime Hospitalist MD | Germantown

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

The Hospitalist of Methodist Healthcare shall be responsible for provision and management of direct inpatient care and implementation of the objectives of the Methodist Hospitalist Group. The Hospitalist shall be responsible for implementation of patient care supervision, teaching, and learning activities. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Hospitalist of Methodist Healthcare shall be responsible for provision and management of direct inpatient care and implementation of the objectives of the Methodist Hospitalist Group. The Hospitalist shall be responsible for implementation of patient care supervision, teaching, and learning activities. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Provides and manages direct inpatient care, including history and physical examinations, evaluations and assessments, diagnosis and treatment, and procedures consistent with core privileges as outlined by Methodist Healthcare Medical Staff policy.
• Orders, performs and interprets examinations and tests and analyzes records and reports to diagnose patient conditions.
• Coordinates work with nurses, pharmacists, social workers, case managers and other health care team members.
• Provides leadership and training in education to graduate medical and other approved educational programs.
• Functions as the Hospital’s attending physicians for Educational Programs.
• Provides timely and accurate completion of medical and billing records.
• Participates in hospital’s utilization management, risk management and performance improvement programs.
• Supports Methodist Information Technology and Electronic Health Record meaningful use by active use, constructive feedback, and collaboration in improvements.
• Participates with Site Directors in Medical Education in planning curriculum and learning activities.
• Plans with Site Director and other involved educators the faculty educational activities at Methodist Hospitals.
• Serves as counsel to Site Directors concerning Medical Education and Research matters.
• Provides interaction between Methodist faculty and UT faculty. Serves as liaison between Methodist learners, nursing and Clinics that have resident education.
• Participates in patient care and administrative activities that complement the educational program.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - MD/DO

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred - No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Medical Doctor - Tennessee - Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners
• Required - Board Certified Physician - American Board of Medical Specialties
• Preferred - AOA Board Certified Physician-Specialty - American Osteopathic Association
• Preferred - Medical Doctor - Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
• Preferred - Osteopathic Physician Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Osteophathic Examination
• Preferred - Board Certified DO - National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
• Preferred - Medical Doctor - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Ability to use electronic health records, the Methodist One Chart system, and CPOE.
• Ability to communicate to patients and families, students and residents, and members of the healthcare team
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and analyze clinical and research data.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects

Supervision Provided by this Position