Job at a glance
Job description
Position Information
VEA Health is seeking a full-time Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) to join a growing inpatient program at Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio, Texas. This is a supportive hospitalist opportunity with APP collaboration, open ICU care, and strong specialty representation.
Position Highlights
Facility
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25-bed acute care hospital
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19-bed Emergency Department (new facility opened in March 2022)
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Level IV Trauma Center
Patient Volume
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Annual hospitalist encounters: 5,110
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Average daily hospitalist visits: 14
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Average admissions per day: 4
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Admission rate from the Emergency Department: 5%
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High transfer-out rate
Clinical Environment
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Open ICU
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Teleneurology available 24/7 for Emergency Department stroke support
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No procedures required
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Strong specialty support including:
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General Surgery
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Orthopedics
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Radiology
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Wound Care
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Cardiology
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Systems
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EMR: Meditech Expanse
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Patient Satisfaction Platform: Press Ganey
Qualifications
ACLS certification required
BLS certification required
Working Hours
Day Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Flex shift provides additional daytime surge support, including weekends