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Physician/Hospitalist - Peterson Kerrville, TX
Tacoma, Washington, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Long-Term Care/Facility Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Kerrville, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/23/19
Hospital Name: Peterson Regional Medical Center (PRMC) – Kerrville, TX

1. Number of beds in hospital: 124
2. Number of ICU beds: 12
3. Open or Closed ICU: open
4. Patient Census.
a. Day: 12-14
b. Night:45-55 ward and ICU coverage

5. Admits (on average/daily)
a. Day: 6-8
b. Swing: n/a
c. Night: 4-6

6. Shift Schedule
a. AM: 7a-7p
b. PM: 7p-7a

7. Number of day teams: 4
8. Number of night teams: 1
9. Call involvement? no

10. Any specialty backup? yes
a. If yes, what type and when? Nephrology 24/7, GI 24/7, Cardiology 24/7, Neurology days, Pulmonary days.
11. Procedures required? no
12. Running codes required? NO
13. Who runs the codes? ED
14. On Rapid Response team? No
16. EMR System? Meditech
17. Will you take FP-trained physicians? Yes
18. How long does it take to credential? 4 weeks
19. Can you offer temp privileges? yes
20. Closest Airport(s): San Antonio, TX

Kerrville is a city in Kerr County, Texas, United States with a population of 22,347 according to the 2014 census. Kerrville is located in central Texas, 104 miles west of Austin. Kerrville is 65 miles from San Antonio, 306 miles from Dallas, and 248 miles from Houston. It is in the heart of the Hill country with streams and rugged terrain and the rolling hills of the Guadalupe River Valley.
Kerrville is an enterprise town. Wise infrastructure planning and a spirit of entrepreneurship make it a prime spot for starting and sustaining a business. Its citizens enjoy the best in technology and utility services. Kerrville upholds a desirable essence of small town, yet all the lifestyle amenities we expect—it is an authentic Hill Country experience.

It is a welcoming, safe place for everyone and a great contrast to suburban and urban America. The educational opportunities in Kerrville, public and private—from pre-school programs to college post-graduate, trade and vocational training and life-long learning are remarkable. These institutions open doors for everyone and make this a thriving community to live, work and visit.

Kerrville is a healthy, welcoming place for people of all ages and for businesses, visitors and tourists. Kerrville is alive and vibrant.