Hospitalist opportunity - NP or PA in beautiful Idaho - no relocation needed
Rural Physicians Group
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Hospitalist
Salary $1 – $200,000 • yearly
Degree Required Other
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Location 709 N Lincoln Ave, Jerome, Idaho, United States
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Job Description

Last Update: 4/25/24

Rural Physicians Group (RPG) is seeking a talented mid-level provider to join our hospitalist team - continuing our mission of providing excellent inpatient care to rural communities.

Incoming provider must have experience working autonomously and have a procedure-focused skill set including vent management, central lines and emergent intubation. RPG will provide malpractice and onsite accommodations (apartment or upscaled call room) during shift(s).

We schedule 24-hr onsite shifts and are seeking a minimum participation of 7 shifts per month. Jerome Population: 13,000 Primary industry(s): Farming, Industrial businessAirport(s): Magic Valley Regional Airport Delta flies here from SLC, Boise is closest major airport – two hours away

St. Luke's Jerome Medical Center is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital with an average ED Census of 16-18 per 24-hours (Annual ED Volume: 6,180) and an average inpatient census of 7 from a total of 10 inpatient beds. Support services include:

    • 24/7 x-ray, lab, CT in house
    • Respiratory Therapy available in-house twelve hours/day and on-call overnight
    • Physical Therapy 8 hrs/day
    • Rounding in AM; Informal evening rounds with night staff prior to turning in
    • Interdisciplinary Team Meeting every morning.

Job Responsibilities

At St. Luke's, RPG providers will:

Admit patients from the ED
 
Round and care for the entirety of the inpatient service
 
Respond to all codes and rapid responses
 
Attend meetings while on shift
 
Understand utility of Swing Bed program and champion this program for hospital
 
Stay within town limits while on-shift (Maximum response time to hospital is 20 minutes)
 
Additional opportunity notes:

There is no MRI 
 
There are no OR, OB, or ICU specialists in Jerome
 
ICU and IMCU are transferred to St Luke’s Magic Valley (MV) in Twin Falls about 20 minutes away. 
 
There is a very close relationship with MV for any specialty consultations or transfers that are needed.
 
EMR: Epic

Qualifications

Prior experience working autonomously
procedure-focused skill set to include intubation, vent management and central line placement
Idaho license or ability to obtain (RPG will apply/provide on your behalf)
Clean background
Seven shifts a month minimum

Working Hours

RPG staffs for 24hr periods. We provide onsite accommodations, malpractice and a travel stipend.

Skills

vent management
intubation
central line placement
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