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Advanced Practice - Hospitalist opening in CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Hospitalist
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Northridge, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/08/21
**NP/PA Hospitalist Job Opening in Northridge, CA**Located 25 miles from Los Angeles**Job Description:**- Full-time, permanent position- Manage resources utilized in the care of inpatients so that their stay is efficient, expedited and evidence based.- Take into consideration post-discharge patient needs throughout the hospital stay to ensure continued care after discharge and reduce the likelihood of readmission.- Ensure and enable communication between all stakeholders in real time so that the patient and family can get the full advantage of input from all resources that may be available to optimize clinical outcomes during and after hospitalization.- Hospitalist NP/PA will accept patients that are admitted through the emergency department, directly admitted from a Providers office or transferred from another facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year during their coverage period. Medical group will ensure that patients being transferred from another facility are medically stable for transfer. Should a physician escort be required, as determined by the medical director, one will be made available.- NP/PA will ensure that mentoring responsibilities, (i.e., clinical residents, nurse practitioners, etc) do not delay the management and discharge of patients.- Patient rounding required- Consultations/Testing: Hospitalist NP/PA will exercise their full ability as clinicians prior to requesting specialty consultations. When such consultations are requested, the Hospitalist will clearly indicate to the specialist which aspects of the particular patients care he would like assistance with.**Phone Rounds:**- Hospitalist NP/PA shall participate in telephonic physician rounds with senior case manager/medical director on a daily basis, 7 days a week, at a pre-established time. Hospitalists should be prepared to discuss all patients in a detailed, yet succinct manner, with a disposition plan for each patient. Time estimate is 1-2 minutes per patient.- Hospitalist shall agree to a thorough and complete sign-out to covering physicians (weeknights, weekends, and national holidays) with specific instructions for treatment and management of all inpatients. Hospitalist must indicate to covering physician the requirements that would result in the discharge/repatriation of the patient in the absence of the Hospitalist so that no discharge delays are incurred.**Benefits:**- Comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.- 401k Retirement Savings Plan- Income Protection Insurance- Paid Time Off (PTO)- Company celebrations- Employee Assistance Program- Business-casual working environment- Sick days- Paid holidays- Mileage**Health and Wellness Benefits:**- Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees- Vision insurance- Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)- Employer-Paid Life Insurance- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**Requirements:**- Board Certified- Current Federal DEA- Additional credentials as required by virtue of specialty- Experience with COPD/CHF specific care- Minimum 3-4 years experience in health care- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English- Proficient at Microsoft Office products- Ability to work independently in the field, while still meeting team deadlines and requirements- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required