HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN (INTERNAL MEDICINE / FAMILY MEDICINE) - YUMA
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HOSPITALIST PHYSICIAN (INTERNAL MEDICINE / FAMILY MEDICINE) - YUMA
Yuma Service Unit, Yuma, AZ (facility per BPA Call) | Contract, Full Time or Part Time | On-site | Shifts and schedule set by BPA Call
Position Overview
We are recruiting hospitalists for the Yuma Service Unit. Facility, shifts and schedule will be confirmed in the BPA Call. We arrange travel and lodging for non-local physicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, admit, manage, round on and discharge inpatients within your granted privileges
- Assess, diagnose and treat; manage medications and order and interpret diagnostic studies
- Respond to urgent and emergent inpatient needs during scheduled shifts
- Complete all medical record documentation within facility timeframes (no later than 24 hours)
- Remain on site for the full scheduled shift (no off-site call unless the Call states otherwise)
- Provide inpatient and urgent care consistent with the facility capabilities and your granted privileges
- Participate in discharge planning and quality improvement
- Coordinate transfers to higher levels of care when needed
Qualifications & Experience
- Completed residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Family Medicine requires recent inpatient experience)
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license acceptable under IHS policy
- Current BLS and ACLS
- Two or more years of hospital medicine experience preferred; recent graduates considered
- Ability to complete IHS credentialing, privileging, security and onboarding before the first shift
Compensation
$168-$192/hour, depending on experience and certifications.
Hourly pay rate. One rate applies to day, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Travel and lodging support for non-local physicians is arranged by us in addition to this rate.
Application Process
Submit your CV, current license and board certification information, and three professional referencesJob Responsibilities
• Evaluate, admit, manage, round on and discharge inpatients within your granted privileges
• Assess, diagnose and treat; manage medications and order and interpret diagnostic studies
• Respond to urgent and emergent inpatient needs during scheduled shifts
• Complete all medical record documentation within facility timeframes (no later than 24 hours)
• Remain on site for the full scheduled shift (no off-site call unless the Call states otherwise)
• Provide inpatient and urgent care consistent with the facility capabilities and your granted privileges
• Participate in discharge planning and quality improvement
• Coordinate transfers to higher levels of care when needed
Qualifications
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license acceptable under IHS policy
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Two or more years of hospital medicine experience preferred; recent graduates considered
• Ability to complete IHS credentialing, privileging, security and onboarding before the first shift