Admissions Hospitalist (Nights)

Job Title: Admissions Hospitalist (Night Shifts)
Location: Philadelphia, PA, Temple: Jeanes Campus
Department: Hospital Medicine
Position Type: Full-Time, Night Shift
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Admissions Hospitalist to join our Hospital Medicine team in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will manage patient admissions during the night shift, respond to Rapid Response Teams (RRT) and Code Blue calls, and ensure thorough documentation using EPIC EMR with Dragon Software. This role does not require performing procedures.
Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Admissions: Manage the efficient admission of patients during the night shift, ensuring high-quality and timely care.
• Medical Documentation: Utilize EPIC EMR and Dragon Software for accurate and detailed medical notes, including patient history, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Rapid Response and Code Blue: Act as a key responder for RRT and Code Blue calls, providing immediate and effective medical intervention in critical care situations.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care. Participate in handover meetings to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
• Patient and Family Communication: Effectively communicate with patients and their families, providing updates on medical conditions, treatment plans, and overall patient care.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest medical practices, treatments, and protocols relevant to hospital medicine and participate in continuing education opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Educational Background: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Licensure: Valid state medical license.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using EPIC EMR and Dragon Software for medical documentation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to handle high-stress situations, make critical decisions rapidly, and provide effective medical interventions in emergencies.
• Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to evidence-based medical practices.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Production Bonus: Up to $15,000 annually, based on performance.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): $3,000 annually to support your professional development.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 4% employer match to help secure your financial future.
• Per Diem Shifts: Opportunity to pick up additional shifts for extra income.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes full health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Working Conditions:

• Schedule: Night shifts, with a schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
• Environment: Extensive use of computer systems for medical documentation, along with periods of standing, walking, and potentially physically demanding activities in emergency situations.

Hiring Timeframe:

• Start Date: Summer 2024