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SUMMARY: The Hospitalist is responsible for the expert provision of safe, efficient, patient-centered, and cost-effective care within the Hospital. Hospitalist shall provide the very best high quality, care to the patients assigned to the service through the Emergency Department and other approved referral sources. The role of the hospitalist is to provide inpatient care predominantly in settings in the acute care and intensive care units and overall manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment while patients are hospitalized.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Provide appropriate medical services to all patients who are assigned to physician.
2. Be responsible, on a case-by-case basis as the need arises, for taking all actions necessary to facilitate the appropriate transfer of a patient to or from another medical facility to gain access to skilled medical care.
3. Promote and maintains a good working relationship with other members of the medical staff and employees.
4. Assist hospital in attaining any goals regarding patient, employee and physician satisfaction in connection with Physician's delivery of the services.
5. Consult with quality manager to achieve better clinical outcomes for patients, improve the quality of patient care and maximize the efficient utilization of physician and hospital resources.
6. Assist hospital with the appropriate medical assessment, treatment and timely discharge of patients admitted to hospital for observation.
7. Report to hospital, on an as needed basis, material concerns about quality of care, delay in delivery of medical services to patients, or any patient concerns.
8. Work diligently with primary care physician/provider for a seamless transition from outpatient to hospital care with an accurate and timely discharge summary.
9. Comply with the requirements and standards of Medical, JCAHO and any other accrediting agencies designated as well as all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
10. Cooperate with hospital in implementing new procedures, controls and systems to promote and facilitate quality, cost controls, reimbursement functions, standardization of products and equipment, and any other requests made by hospital.
11. Provide effective and timely communications to referring or admitting physicians, patient and family concerning the clinical status of each patient admitted through the Hospitalists Program.
12. Promote and maintains good public relations on behalf of hospital and assists hospital in attaining goals established regarding patient/employee/physician satisfaction in connection with delivery of clinical services. Hospitalists will be "goodwill ambassadors" of the hospital.
13. Follow and abides by the hospitals Standards of Conduct.
14. Provides bedside and formal didactic teaching to medical students and residents
15. Provides evaluation of and feedback to trainees
16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of the Division and Chair of the Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education : Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.
Minimum Experience : Completion of approved post-graduate residency training in Internal Medicine from an accredited hospital or medical center.
Required : Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine
Required Licenses/Certifications : Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California; current ACLS issued by the American Heart Association.
Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number
Pay Range: $145.25 - $155.76 / Hour
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.