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Virtual Physician - Post-Acute
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/12/19
Schumacher Clinical Partners is a privately held, physician-driven company dedicated to helping hospitals and providers focus on delivering high-quality patient care. As one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare organizations specializing in Emergency and Hospital Medicine, SCP partners with more than 7,500 providers to care for 8 million patients annually in 400 facilities across 30 states.
Job Details
Facility Information
Community Description
We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.
Job Details
Serve as the bridge between primary/emergency care and recovery in patients’ homes. Collaborate with nurses in the Post-Discharge Center to reduce repeat ED visits and re-hospitalization of patients. Below are details on the program:
- Reviewing patients record following an emergency room or hospital encounter
- Reviewing initial and or subsequent home health nursing assessment and plan of care
- Writing orders
- Reviewing and signing CMS Form 485 for Home Health (Nursing Assessment and Plan of Care)
- Write and sign applicable clinical orders for approval
- Communicate with nurse on Order Changes to Plan of Care
- Work closely with nurses in Post-Discharge Center to support overall goal of managing patient 30 to 60 days post-acute to reduce repeat ED visits and hospital re-admissions
- Supports both single, post-acute episodes of care, as well as a Bridge to Primary care with support of patient home health needs for up to 60 days
Requirements
- Licensed/living in applicable state
- BC in IM, FM or EM
- Clear practice history
- Strong communication and technical skills
Facility Information
Community Description
We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.