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Hospitalist Needed in WV
Irving, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/23/14
About this opportunity:
Dates: ASAP- ongoing
Days & nights; 7a- 7p, 7p- 7a
Additional Information:
• Minimum shifts per month: at least 5- 7
• Average daily census: 19- 25
• Average # of admissions: 16
• Will not be required to take calls, there is one person answers calls during the day and night for new admissions
• 3 hospitalists on day shifts, 1 night shift doc
• Average # of phone calls per night: primary admissions 3- 5 for hospitalist census and covers MET and Code Blue- approx. 5 per month
• Hospitalists will not be required to back-up the ED
• ICU Involvement, open (but see below for more information)
• Hospitalists will be the 1st responder for codes
• Procedures required: EKG Interpretation, Vent Management
• Time to credential estimates to be 30 days once app is complete
• Will accept IM and FP candidates, must be BC
• Charting: Recorded and EMR
• No temporary privileges
• The ICU is closed and the hospitalists still admit to the ICU with a critical care consult only for those physicians who they admit for. Unassigned patients who need critical care are admitted by Critical Care Team and the hospitalists take over the care when the patient is transferred out of the unit. This program co manages approximately 2 to 3 critical care patients per day. Progress notes are still handwritten.
About Working with CareerStaff Locums:
Interested in pursuing temporary physician jobs and healthcare employment opportunities as an independent contractor? CareerStaff’s physician recruitment specialists have wide-ranging knowledge of the locums market and will find the locum tenens job opportunities that work for you.
There are many reasons why some doctors choose to work as locum tenens physicians. Some doctors have just completed their residencies, haven't established a permanent practice, or are interested in trying something different before settling down. Other locum doctors want to experience a variety of facilities and practice settings to see what fits them best. In some cases, locum tenens jobs may be more profitable than running one's own practice and paying for overhead, staff and medical malpractice insurance. Doctors who are nearing retirement but would like to continue working on a part-time basis appreciate the flexibility afforded by working locums jobs. In addition to opportunities for locum medical physicians in all specialties, as well as CRNAs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, CareerStaff also offers a variety of temporary allied health jobs.
Locum Tenens Physicians & Other Healthcare Professionals Enjoy the Following Benefits:
•Work where you want, when you want.
•Try out a location or practice setting.
•Concentrate on patient care.
•Medical malpractice insurance arranged.
•Travel and housing costs are included in the negotiated project fee.
•Expedited state medical licensure.
•Premium rates for additional hours and on-call availability.
•Opportunities nationwide for locum tenens physicians.
•No third-party payer hassles.
•Competitive per diem compensation.
•Lucrative referral bonuses
•Weekly direct deposit.
•Aggressive Industry Rates
Locum tenens jobs can be challenging, but also educational and extremely rewarding. Tens of thousands of physicians practice on a locum tenens basis each year. You can find your ideal opportunity through us. Simply complete our online profile today or contact our recruiters for more information.
Contact our Recruiter today for additional information about this opportunity, or others with our company!
Jennie Paschal
Regional Manager - Physician Services | Locums
A Division of CareerStaff Unlimited – A Genesis HealthCare Company
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www.csulocums.com
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Dates: ASAP- ongoing
Days & nights; 7a- 7p, 7p- 7a
Additional Information:
• Minimum shifts per month: at least 5- 7
• Average daily census: 19- 25
• Average # of admissions: 16
• Will not be required to take calls, there is one person answers calls during the day and night for new admissions
• 3 hospitalists on day shifts, 1 night shift doc
• Average # of phone calls per night: primary admissions 3- 5 for hospitalist census and covers MET and Code Blue- approx. 5 per month
• Hospitalists will not be required to back-up the ED
• ICU Involvement, open (but see below for more information)
• Hospitalists will be the 1st responder for codes
• Procedures required: EKG Interpretation, Vent Management
• Time to credential estimates to be 30 days once app is complete
• Will accept IM and FP candidates, must be BC
• Charting: Recorded and EMR
• No temporary privileges
• The ICU is closed and the hospitalists still admit to the ICU with a critical care consult only for those physicians who they admit for. Unassigned patients who need critical care are admitted by Critical Care Team and the hospitalists take over the care when the patient is transferred out of the unit. This program co manages approximately 2 to 3 critical care patients per day. Progress notes are still handwritten.
About Working with CareerStaff Locums:
Interested in pursuing temporary physician jobs and healthcare employment opportunities as an independent contractor? CareerStaff’s physician recruitment specialists have wide-ranging knowledge of the locums market and will find the locum tenens job opportunities that work for you.
There are many reasons why some doctors choose to work as locum tenens physicians. Some doctors have just completed their residencies, haven't established a permanent practice, or are interested in trying something different before settling down. Other locum doctors want to experience a variety of facilities and practice settings to see what fits them best. In some cases, locum tenens jobs may be more profitable than running one's own practice and paying for overhead, staff and medical malpractice insurance. Doctors who are nearing retirement but would like to continue working on a part-time basis appreciate the flexibility afforded by working locums jobs. In addition to opportunities for locum medical physicians in all specialties, as well as CRNAs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, CareerStaff also offers a variety of temporary allied health jobs.
Locum Tenens Physicians & Other Healthcare Professionals Enjoy the Following Benefits:
•Work where you want, when you want.
•Try out a location or practice setting.
•Concentrate on patient care.
•Medical malpractice insurance arranged.
•Travel and housing costs are included in the negotiated project fee.
•Expedited state medical licensure.
•Premium rates for additional hours and on-call availability.
•Opportunities nationwide for locum tenens physicians.
•No third-party payer hassles.
•Competitive per diem compensation.
•Lucrative referral bonuses
•Weekly direct deposit.
•Aggressive Industry Rates
Locum tenens jobs can be challenging, but also educational and extremely rewarding. Tens of thousands of physicians practice on a locum tenens basis each year. You can find your ideal opportunity through us. Simply complete our online profile today or contact our recruiters for more information.
Contact our Recruiter today for additional information about this opportunity, or others with our company!
Jennie Paschal
Regional Manager - Physician Services | Locums
A Division of CareerStaff Unlimited – A Genesis HealthCare Company
P: [Register to View] | C: [Register to View] | F: [Register to View]
E: [Register to View] />
www.csulocums.com
Genesis HealthCare is an EEO/AA Employer