Hospitalist Physician Opportunity in San Antonio, TX
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location San Antonio, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/27/24

Envision Physician Services is seeking another Hospitalist to join our team at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital located in San Antonio, TX.

We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated Hospitalist Physicians to join our team at Methodist Specialty and Transplant HM. As a Hospitalist Physician, you will be part of a dynamic program focused on providing exceptional care to our specialty and transplant patients. Your expertise in managing complex medical conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring continuity of care will contribute to positive patient outcomes and experiences.

Responsibilities:

  1. Physician and APP Staffing:
    • Participate in a 3-physician and 2-APP program
    • Physician staffing:
      • 2 physicians for day shifts.
      • Night call from home.
    • APP staffing:
    • 1 APP for night shifts.
    • The APP takes admissions from the ER and handles calls from nurses regarding patients on the Hospitalist census.
    • Overnight admissions are seen by the APP and assigned to a hospitalist for follow-up the next day.
  2. Open ICU Management:
  3. Collaborate with Intensivists to manage the Open ICU.
  4. Intensivists are available 24/7, either on-site or reachable by phone.
  5. Coordinate admissions and consultations with the Intensivist team.
  6. Act as the primary attending physician for patients in the Open ICU, regardless of their location.
  7. ED physicians are responsible for running codes.
  8. Physicians may perform procedures if they are privileged, although time constraints may limit these opportunities.
  9. Follow a round and go model with a 2-physician coverage system.
  10. Call shifts are split from 7 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 7 pm, alternating between physicians.
  11. Provide comprehensive rounding and patient care during the assigned shift.
  12. Manage an average daily census with a goal of 18-22 encounters per day.
  13. Typically operate towards the higher end of the encounter range.
  14. Code and Procedure Responsibilities:
  15. Round and Go Model:
  16. Average Daily Census:

Qualifications:

  • Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • Active medical license and unrestricted ability to practice medicine.
  • Must be a valid US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Unfortunately we cannot consider J-1 or H-1B Visa holders at this hospital.
  • Experience in hospital medicine, including specialty and transplant patient care.
  • Excellent clinical skills in managing complex medical conditions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with current medical knowledge and practices.

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the position of Physician - Hospitalist in the Methodist Specialty and Transplant HM program. Specific duties and expectations may vary based on the organization's policies, practices, and patient population.

Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital is a 217 bed full-service facility that is widely acclaimed for its outstanding kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs. Home to the Texas Transplant Institute, the center made medical history by performing the world’s largest kidney donor exchange in a single center. The kidney transplant program is the largest living donor program in the nation due to the success of its paired exchange kidney program. Other specialty areas include emergency care, psychiatry, bariatric surgery, inpatient rehabilitation and the latest treatments for cancer and incontinence.

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