Hospitalist Provider at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital

Gothenburg, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Education, Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship, Policy Development, Workflow Improvement, Staff Education, Critical Access Hospital Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Summary The Hospitalist has oversight of the medical care of patients in the hospital. The position also maintains an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment, and management of health and illness in the health care of individuals. Key Accountabilities Evaluate and treat patients that present to the Emergency Department (ED). Leads the medical team by coordinating care and ensuring effective treatment plans from admission to discharge for observation, inpatient, and swing bed status patients. Understands the special considerations of a critical access hospital. Completes daily interdisciplinary rounds that includes timely documentation, and collaboration with primary care providers. Reviews swing-bed referrals for appropriateness to the facility, give acceptance, and admit/manage swing bed patients. Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. Provides education and communicates the care plan to patients and their families. Attends and actively participates in department monthly meetings to promote communication within the department and the facility. Understands and complies with universal precautions and safety/risk policies/procedures to ensure individual and patient safety. Aid in initiating and facilitating transfer of patients to a higher level of care. Promote best practice for infection control, antibiotic stewardship, and evidence-based medicine. Assist with policy development, workflow improvement, and staff education. Minimum Qualifications MD or DO or PA or APRN Licensed in the State of Nebraska BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP, STABLE certifications About Gothenburg Health Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match. Apply now online to begin your journey with Gothenburg Health.

Responsibilities

The Hospitalist evaluates and treats patients presenting to the Emergency Department and leads the medical team in coordinating care from admission to discharge. They also communicate with the interdisciplinary care team and provide education to patients and their families.